1. The wisest of women builds her house, but the foolish tears it down with her hands.
2. He who walks in uprightness fears Yahweh, but he who is devious in his ways displeases him.
3. In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride, but the lips of the wise preserve them.
4. When there are no oxen the manger is empty, but an abundance of crops comes by the strength of an ox.
5. A faithful witness does not lie, but he who breathes out falsehood is a witness of deceit.
6. A scoffer seeks wisdom, but there is none, but knowledge comes easily to him who understands.