1
A son who heeds his father's discipline is wise, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.
2
A [good] man enjoys good as a result of what he says, but the essence of the treacherous is violence.
3
He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but one who talks too much comes to ruin.
4
The lazy person wants but doesn't have; the diligent get their desires filled.
5
A righteous person hates lying, but the wicked is vile and disgraceful.
6
Righteousness protects him whose way is honest, but wickedness brings down the sinner.
7
There are those with nothing who pretend they are rich, also those with great wealth who pretend they are poor.
8
The rich man may have to ransom his life, but a poor man gets no threats.
9
The light of the righteous [shines] joyfully, but the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished.
10
Insolence produces only strife, but wisdom is found with those who take advice.