1 Better is a dry morsel with quietness, 2 A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, 3 The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, 4 An evildoer heeds wicked lips. 5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. 6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; 7 Arrogant speech isn’t fitting for a fool, 8 A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; 9 He who covers an offense promotes love; 10 A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding 11 An evil man seeks only rebellion; 12 Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, 13 Whoever rewards evil for good, 14 The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, 15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, 16 Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, 17 A friend loves at all times; 18 A man void of understanding strikes hands, 19 He who loves disobedience loves strife. 20 One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity, 21 He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. 22 A cheerful heart makes good medicine, 23 A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, 24 Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, 25 A foolish son brings grief to his father, 26 Also to punish the righteous is not good, 27 He who spares his words has knowledge. 28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise.