4. An evildoer pays attention to wicked lips.A liar opens his ears to a slanderous tongue.
5. Whoever makes fun of a poor person insults his maker.Whoever is happy ⌊to see someone’s⌋ distress will not escape punishment.
6. Grandchildren are the crown of grandparents,and parents are the glory of their children.
7. Refined speech is not fitting for a godless fool.How much less does lying fit a noble person!
8. A bribe seems ⌊like⌋ a jewel to the one who gives it.Wherever he turns, he prospers.
9. Whoever forgives an offense seeks love,but whoever keeps bringing up the issue separates the closest of friends.
10. A reprimand impresses a person who has understandingmore than a hundred lashes impress a fool.
11. A rebel looks for nothing but evil.Therefore, a cruel messenger will be sent ⌊to punish⌋ him.
12. Better to meet a bear robbed of its cubsthan a fool ⌊carried away⌋ with his stupidity.
13. Whoever pays back evil for good—evil will never leave his home.
14. Starting a quarrel is ⌊like⌋ opening a floodgate,so stop before the argument gets out of control.
15. Whoever approves of wicked peopleand whoever condemns righteous peopleis disgusting to the Lord.
16. Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdomwhen he doesn’t have a mind to grasp anything?
17. A friend always loves,and a brother is born to share trouble.
18. A person without good sense closes a deal with a handshake.He guarantees a loan in the presence of his friend.
19. Whoever loves sin loves a quarrel.Whoever builds his city gate high invites destruction.
20. A twisted mind never finds happiness,and one with a devious tongue ⌊repeatedly⌋ gets into trouble.
21. The parent of a fool has grief,and the father of a godless fool has no joy.
22. A joyful heart is good medicine,but depression drains one’s strength.