1
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
2
A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
3
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.
4
An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; [And] a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
5
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; [And] he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
6
Children's children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.
7
Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.
8
A bribe is [as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
9
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
10
A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.
11
An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.