1. The proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father glad, but a foolish child grieves his mother.
2. Treasures of wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death.
3. Yahweh will not cause a righteous person to go hungry, but the craving of the wicked he will thwart.
4. A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent enriches.
5. He who gathers in the summer is a child who is prudent; he who sleeps at the harvest is a child who brings shame.
6. Blessings belong to the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
7. The memory of righteousness is like a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.
8. A heart of wisdom will heed commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.
9. Whoever walks in integrity will walk securely, but whoever follows perversity, his ways will be made known.