1. Anyone who loves to be trained loves knowledge. Anyone who hates to be corrected is stupid.
2. The Lord blesses anyone who does good. But he judges any man who is tricky.
3. If a man does what is evil, he can't become strong and steady. But if people do what is right, they can't be removed from the land.
4. A noble wife is her husband's crown. But a wife who brings shame is like sickness in his bones.
5. The plans of godly people are right. But the advice of sinners will lead you the wrong way.
6. The words of those who are evil hide and wait to spill people's blood. But the speech of those who are honest saves them from traps like that.
7. Sinners are destroyed and taken away. But the houses of godly people stand firm.
8. A man is praised for how wise he is. But people hate those who have twisted minds.
9. Being nobody and having a servant is better than pretending to be somebody and having no food.