1. Do not want what evil men have. Don't long to be with them.
2. In their hearts they plan to hurt others. With their lips they talk about making trouble.
3. By wisdom a house is built. Through understanding it is made secure.
4. Through knowledge its rooms are filled with priceless and beautiful things.
5. A wise man has great power. A man who has knowledge increases his strength.
6. If you go to war, you need guidance. If you want to win, you need many good advisers.
7. Wisdom is too high for anyone who is foolish. He has nothing to say when people meet at the city gate to conduct business.
8. Anyone who thinks up sinful things to do will be known as one who plans evil.
9. Foolish plans are sinful. People hate those who make fun of others.
10. If you grow weak when trouble comes, your strength is very small!
11. Save those who are being led away to death. Hold back those who are about to be killed.
12. Don't say, "But we didn't know anything about this." The One who knows what you are thinking sees it. The One who guards your life knows it. He will pay each person back for what he has done.
13. Eat honey, my child. It is good. Honey from a honeycomb has a sweet taste.
14. I want you to know that wisdom is sweet to you. If you find it, there is hope for you tomorrow. So your hope will not be cut off.