He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.

The king's favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be against him that causeth shame.

A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.

Delicate living is not seemly for a fool; Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

The rich ruleth over the poor; And the borrower is servant to the lender.

A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.

Slander not a servant unto his master, Lest he curse thee, and thou be held guilty.

For a servant when he is king; And a fool when he is filled with food;