so that He may guard the paths of justice
and protect the way of His loyal followers.

Discretion will watch over you,
and understanding will guard you,

Don’t abandon wisdom, and she will watch over you;
love her, and she will guard you.

Hold on to instruction; don’t let go.
Guard it, for it is your life.

Guard your heart above all else,
for it is the source of life.

He will die because there is no discipline,
and be lost because of his great stupidity.

One man pretends to be rich but has nothing;
another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.

A patient person shows great understanding,
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.

The house of the righteous has great wealth,
but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.

Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure with turmoil.

Better a little with righteousness
than great income with injustice.

A gift opens doors for a man
and brings him before the great.

A person with great anger bears the penalty;
if you rescue him, you’ll have to do it again.

A good name is to be chosen over great wealth;
favor is better than silver and gold.

Don’t brag about yourself before the king,
and don’t stand in the place of the great;

Don’t take a matter to court hastily.
Otherwise, what will you do afterward
if your opponent humiliates you?

When the righteous triumph,
there is great rejoicing,
but when the wicked come to power,
people hide themselves.

If a wise man goes to court with a fool,
there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.