1 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity 2 It isn’t good to have zeal without knowledge; 3 The foolishness of man subverts his way; 4 Wealth adds many friends, 5 A false witness shall not be unpunished. 6 Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, 7 All the relatives of the poor shun him: 8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. 9 A false witness shall not be unpunished. 10 Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, 11 The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. 12 The king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion, 13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father. 14 House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, 15 Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. 16 He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, 17 He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; 18 Discipline your son, for there is hope; 19 A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, 20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, 21 There are many plans in a man’s heart, 22 That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. 23 The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; 24 The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; 25 Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; 26 He who robs his father and drives away his mother, 27 If you stop listening to instruction, my son, 28 A corrupt witness mocks justice, 29 Penalties are prepared for scoffers,