1 Better is the poor that walks in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; and he that hastens with his feet sins.3 The foolishness of man perverts his way: and his heart frets against the LORD.4 Wealth makes many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbor.5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall not escape.6 Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that gives gifts.7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursues them with words, yet they are nothing to him.8 He that gets wisdom loves his own soul: he that keeps understanding shall find good.9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall perish.10 Luxury is not fitting for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.11 The discretion of a man delays his anger; and it is his glory to overlook a transgression.12 The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favor is as dew upon the grass.13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dripping.14 House and riches are the inheritance from fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.15 Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.16 He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall die.17 He that has pity upon the poor lends unto the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again.18 Chasten your son while there is hope, and let not your soul spare for his crying.19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if you deliver him, yet you must do it again.20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter days.21 There are many plans in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.23 The fear of the LORD leads to life: and he that has it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.24 A slothful man hides his hand in his dish, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.25 Smite a scoffer, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.26 He that mistreats his father, and chases away his mother, is a son that causes shame, and brings reproach.27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causes to stray from the words of knowledge.28 An ungodly witness scorns judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.29 Judgments are prepared for scoffers and stripes for the back of fools.