2. Control yourselfif you have a big appetite.
3. Don’t be greedy for his fine foods.He might use that rich food to trick you.
4. Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich.Be wise enough to control yourself.
5. Wealth can vanish in the wink of an eye.It seems to grow wingsand fly away like an eagle in the sky.
6. Don’t eat the food of a selfish person.Don’t be greedy for his fine foods.
7. A selfish person is always worryingabout how much the food costs.He tells you, “Eat and drink.”But he doesn’t really mean it.
8. So you will feel like throwing up the little bit you have eaten.And you will have wasted your kind words.
9. Don’t speak to a foolish person.He will only ignore your wise words.
10. Don’t move an old stone that shows where somebody’s land is.And don’t take fields that belong to orphans.
11. God, their defender, is strong.He will take their side against you.
12. Remember what you are taught.And listen carefully to words of knowledge.
13. Don’t fail to punish a child.If you spank him, you will keep him from dying.
14. If you punish him with a spanking,you will save him from a fool’s death.
15. My child, if you are wise,then I will be happy.
16. I will be so pleasedif you speak what is right.
17. Don’t envy sinners.But always respect the Lord.
18. If you do, you will have hope for the future.Your wishes will come true.
19. Listen, my child, and be wise.Keep your mind on what is right.
20. Don’t be one of those who drink too much wineor who eat too much food.