[1] Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who is
perverse in his lips and is a fool. [2] It isn`t good to have zeal without
knowledge; Nor being hasty with one`s feet and missing the way. [3] The
foolishness of man subverts his way; His heart rages against Yahweh. [4]
Wealth adds many friends, But the poor is separated from his friend. [5]
A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not
go free. [6] Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, And everyone is a
friend to a man who gives gifts. [7] All the relatives of the poor shun
him: How much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with
pleas, but they are gone. [8] He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He
who keeps understanding shall find good. [9] A false witness shall not be
unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish. [10] Delicate living is not
appropriate for a fool, Much less for a servant to have rule over
princes. [11] The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his
glory to overlook an offense. [12] The king`s wrath is like the roaring of
a lion, But his favor is like dew on the grass. [13] A foolish son is
the calamity of his father. A wife`s quarrels are a continual dripping.
[14] House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent
wife is from Yahweh. [15] Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle
soul shall suffer hunger. [16] He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul,
But he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die. [17] He who has pity
on the poor lends to Yahweh; He will reward him. [18] Discipline your
son, for there is hope; Don`t be a willing party to his death. [19] A
hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, For if you rescue him, you must
do it again. [20] Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you
may be wise in your latter end. [21] There are many plans in a man`s heart,
But Yahweh`s counsel will prevail. [22] That which makes a man to be
desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar. [23] The fear
of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; He rests and will not be
touched by trouble. [24] The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; He
will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. [25] Flog a scoffer, and
the simple will learn prudence; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he
will gain knowledge. [26] He who robs his father and drives away his
mother, Is a son who causes shame and brings reproach. [27] Stop, my
son, listening to instruction, And you will stray from the words of
knowledge. [28] A corrupt witness mocks justice, And the mouth of the
wicked gulps down iniquity. [29] Penalties are prepared for scoffers,
And beatings for the backs of fools.
