Train a child in the way that he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.

A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, good favor more than silver or gold.

for the Lord will plead their case and will rob those who are robbing them.

Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.

Do not be one who strikes hands in pledge or who puts up security for debts.

lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

If you do not have enough to pay, your bed will be taken right out from under you!

The reward for humility and fearing the Lord is riches and honor and life.

The one who oppresses the poor to increase his own gain and the one who gives to the rich -- both end up only in poverty.

Do not make friends with an angry person, and do not associate with a wrathful person,

A shrewd person sees danger and hides himself, but the naive keep right on going and suffer for it.

Do not move an ancient boundary stone which was put in place by your ancestors.

Do not exploit a poor person because he is poor and do not crush the needy in court,

The rich and the poor meet together; the Lord is the creator of them both.

Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will take his position before kings; he will not take his position before obscure people.

Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my instruction.

A generous person will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor.

Drive out the scorner and contention will leave; strife and insults will cease.

Have I not written thirty sayings for you, sayings of counsel and knowledge,

The mouth of an adulteress is like a deep pit; the one against whom the Lord is angry will fall into it.

The sluggard says, "There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the middle of the streets!"

The one who sows iniquity will reap trouble, and the rod of his fury will end.

Thorns and snares are in the path of the perverse, but the one who guards himself keeps far from them.

The one who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious -- the king will be his friend.

So that your confidence may be in the Lord, I am making them known to you today -- even you.

The eyes of the Lord guard knowledge, but he overthrows the words of the faithless person.

to show you true and reliable words, so that you may give accurate answers to those who sent you?

For it is pleasing if you keep these sayings within you, and they are ready on your lips.