1. It is better to have nothing but a dry piece of bread to eat in peace than a whole house full of food with everyone arguing.
2. A smart servant will gain control over his master’s foolish son. He will be treated like a son and get a share of the inheritance.
3. Fire is used to make gold and silver pure, but a person’s heart is made pure by the Lord.
4. People who do evil listen to evil ideas. Liars listen to liars.