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¹ BETTER is the poor man who walks in his integrity than the rich man who is perverse in his ways.

² He who has no knowledge of his own soul, it is not good for him; and he who is hasty with his feet sins.

³ The folly of a man perverts his ways; he frets in his heart against the LORD.

⁴ Wealth makes many friends; but a poor man is deserted by his friends.

⁵ A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he who speaks lies shall not escape.

⁶ Many serve in the presence of a prince; he gives gifts even to those who are bad.⁷ All the brothers of the poor hate him; also his friends go far from him. He who makes mischief with his words is insincere.

⁸ He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who keeps faithfulness shall find good.

⁹ A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he who speaks lies shall perish.

¹⁰ To live in luxury is not fitting for a fool; much less is it seemly for a servant to rule over princes.

¹¹ The discretion of a man is shown by his patience; he glories when his iniquity is removed.

¹² The kings wrath is like the roaring of a lion; but his favor is like dew upon grass.

¹³ A foolish son is a disgrace to his father; and the contentions of a wife are like drippings.

¹⁴ House and riches are the inheritance from fathers; but a wife is betrothed to a man from the LORD.

¹⁵ Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep; and a proud man shall suffer hunger.

¹⁶ He who keeps the law keeps his own soul; but he who despises right ways shall die.

¹⁷ He who has pity upon the poor is a companion of the LORD; and he shall be repaid according to his works.

¹⁸ Chasten your son while there is hope, and let not your soul share his dishonor.

¹⁹ A man of great wrath shall suffer harm; the more he is hostile the more he increases his burden.

²⁰ Hear counsel and receive instruction that you may be wise in your ways.

²¹ There are many devices in a mans heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD shall stand firm.

²² The longing of a man is to do good; and a poor man is better than a rich man who lies.

²³ Reverence for the LORD leads to life; and he who is satisfied with it shall abide; he shall not be visited with evil.

²⁴ A sluggard hides his hands in his bosom and will not even try to bring them to his mouth again.

²⁵ When an evil man is scourged, a wise man takes heed; and when a wise man is reproved, he will gain understanding.

²⁶ He who plunders his father and grieves his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

²⁷ Wait, my son, and hear the instruction, and do not forget the words of knowledge.

²⁸ An ungodly witness scorns justice; and the mouth of the wicked devours him.

²⁹ Grief is prepared for those who scoff at justice, and a scourge for foolish people.