^{1 Ref} A good name is more desirable than great riches, And loving favor is better than silver and gold.

^{2 Ref} The rich and the poor have this in common: Yahweh is the maker of them all.

^{3 Ref} A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

^{4 Ref} The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh Is wealth, honor, and life.

^{5 Ref} Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked: Whoever guards his soul stays from them.

^{6 Ref} Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.

^{7 Ref} The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.

^{8 Ref} He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, And the rod of his fury will be destroyed.

^{9 Ref} He who has a generous eye will be blessed; For he shares his food with the poor.

^{10 Ref} Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; Yes, quarrels and insults will stop.

^{11 Ref} He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully Is the king's friend.

^{12 Ref} The eyes of Yahweh watch over knowledge; But he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.

^{13 Ref} The sluggard says, "There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the streets!"

^{14 Ref} The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit: He who is under Yahweh's wrath will fall into it.

^{15 Ref} Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: The rod of discipline drives it far from him.

^{16 Ref} Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, Both come to poverty.

^{17 Ref} Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.

^{18 Ref} For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you, If all of them are ready on your lips.

^{19 Ref} That your trust may be in Yahweh, I teach you today, even you.

^{20 Ref} Haven't I written to you thirty excellent things Of counsel and knowledge,

^{21 Ref} To teach you truth, reliable words, To give sound answers to the ones who sent you?

^{22 Ref} Don't exploit the poor, because he is poor; And don't crush the needy in court;

^{23 Ref} For Yahweh will plead their case, And plunder the life of those who plunder them.

^{24 Ref} Don't befriend a hot-tempered man, And don't associate with one who harbors anger:

^{25 Ref} Lest you learn his ways, And ensnare your soul.

^{26 Ref} Don't you be one of those who strike hands, Of those who are collateral for debts.

^{27 Ref} If you don't have means to pay, Why should he take away your bed from under you?

^{28 Ref} Don't move the ancient boundary stone, Which your fathers have set up.

^{29 Ref} Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings; He won't serve obscure men.