[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.