1Better is the poor man who walks in his integrity than one whose lips are twisted, and he is a fool.2Also, a soul without knowledge is not good, and the one who hastens with his feet sins.3The folly of a man perverts his way, and his heart enrages against the LORD.4Wealth adds many neighbors, but the poor is separated from his neighbor.5A false witness will not go unpunished, and the one who utters lies will not escape.6Many seek the favor of a noble, and every neighbor gives a gift to a man.7All the brothers of the poor hate him; his companions also keep far from him; they do not pursue words for him.8He who obtains a heart loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding finds good.9A false witness will not go unpunished, and the one who utters lies will perish.10Luxury is not fitting for a fool, nor is it fitting for a servant to rule over rulers.11A man's understanding makes his anger long, and his splendor overlooks transgression.12The rage of a king is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on vegetation.13A foolish son is a grief to his father, and a quarrelsome wife is like constant dripping.14House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife comes from the LORD.15Sluggishness brings deep sleep, and an idle soul suffers hunger.16He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul; he who despises his ways will die.17He who is generous to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his deed.18Discipline your son, for there is hope, and do not set your heart on causing his death.19A man of great wrath will pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you will do it again.20Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise in the end.21Many are the plans in the heart of a man, but the counsel of the LORD will stand.22What a man desires is his kindness, and it is better to be poor than a liar.23The fear of the LORD leads to life, and he who is satisfied will lodge without harm.24The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.25Strike a mocker, and the simple will become shrewd; rebuke a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.26He who robs his father and drives away his mother is a son who brings shame and reproach.27Cease, my son, to hear instruction that leads you to stray from words of knowledge.28A worthless witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.29Judgments are prepared for mockers, and blows for the backs of fools.