1. Every wise woman builds her household,but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.
2. The one who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,but the one who is perverted in his ways despises him.
3. In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back,but the words of the wise protect them.
4. Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is clean,but an abundant harvest is produced by strong oxen.
5. A truthful witness does not lie,but a false witness breathes out lies.
6. The scorner seeks wisdom but finds none,but understanding is easy for a discerning person.
7. Leave the presence of a foolish person,or you will not understand wise counsel.