1. Repute is preferable to great wealth, Grace is better than silver and gold.
2. Rich man and poor man meet; The LORD made them both.
3. The shrewd man saw trouble and took cover; The simple kept going and paid the penalty.
4. The effect of humility is fear of the LORD, Wealth, honor, and life.
5. Thorns and snares are in the path of the crooked; He who values his life will keep far from them.
6. Train a lad in the way he ought to go; He will not swerve from it even in old age.
7. The rich rule the poor, And the borrower is a slave to the lender.
8. He who sows injustice shall reap misfortune; His rod of wrath shall fail.
9. The generous man is blessed, For he gives of his bread to the poor.
10. Expel the scoffer and contention departs, Quarrel and contumely cease.
11. A pure-hearted friend, His speech is gracious; He has the king for his companion.
12. The eyes of the LORD watch the wise man; He subverts the words of the treacherous.
13. The lazy man says, "There's a lion in the street; I shall be killed if I step outside."
14. The mouth of a forbidden woman is a deep pit; He who is doomed by the LORD falls into it.
15. If folly settles in the heart of a lad, The rod of discipline will remove it.
16. To profit by withholding what is due to the poor Is like making gifts to the rich -- pure loss.
17. Incline your ear and listen to the words of the sages; Pay attention to my wisdom.
18. It is good that you store them inside you, And that all of them be constantly on your lips,
19. That you may put your trust in the LORD. I let you know today -- yes, you --
20. Indeed, I wrote down for you a threefold lore, Wise counsel,
21. To let you know truly reliable words, That you may give a faithful reply to him who sent you.
22. Do not rob the wretched because he is wretched; Do not crush the poor man in the gate;
23. For the LORD will take up their cause And despoil those who despoil them of life.
24. Do not associate with an irascible man, Or go about with one who is hot-tempered,
25. Lest you learn his ways And find yourself ensnared.
26. Do not be one of those who give their hand, Who stand surety for debts,
27. Lest your bed be taken from under you When you have no money to pay.
28. Do not remove the ancient boundary stone That your ancestors set up.
29. See a man skilled at his work -- He shall attend upon kings; He shall not attend upon obscure men.
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