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

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

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

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

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

6Many serve in the presence of a prince; he gives gifts even to those who are bad.

7All the brothers of the poor hate him; also his friends go far from him. He who makes mischief with his words is insincere.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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