2. That the soul be without wisdom is not good, and he that hastens with his feet sins.
3. The foolishness of man perverts his way, and his heart is wroth against the Lord.
4. Wealth makes many friends, but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
5. A false witness shall not go unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall not escape.
6. Many will intreat the favour of the prince, but every man is a friend to him that gives.
7. All the brethren of the poor hate him; how much more shall his friends separate themselves from him? He shall seek their friendship and not find it.
8. He that gets wisdom loves his own soul; he keeps intelligence that he might find that which is good.
9. The false witness shall not go unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall perish.
10. Delight is not suitable for a fool; much less for a slave to have rule over princes.
11. The discretion of a man defers his anger, and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
12. The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion, but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
13. A foolish son is a pain unto his father, and the contentions of a wife are a continual dripping.
14. House and riches are the inheritance from fathers, but the prudent wife is from the Lord.
15. Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep, and the negligent soul shall suffer hunger.
16. He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul, but he that despises his ways shall die.
17. He that gives unto the poor lends unto the Lord, and he will give him his reward.
18. Chasten thy son while there is hope, but do not stir up thy soul to destroy him.