1. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.
2. The good obtains favour from יהוה, But the man of wicked devices He declares wrong.
3. A man is not established by wrongness, But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4. A capable wife is the crown of her husband, But one causing shame is like rottenness in his bones.
5. The thoughts of the righteous are right-ruling, The counsels of the wrong are deceit.
6. The words of the wrong are, “Lie in wait for blood,” But the mouth of the straight delivers them.
7. The wrong are overthrown, And are no more, But the house of the righteous stands.
8. A man is praised according to his wisdom, But the perverted of heart becomes despised.
9. Better to be lightly esteemed and have a servant, Than the highly esteemed who lacks bread.