3 When you see trouble coming,don't be stupidand walk right into it—be clever and hide.
4 Respect and serve the Lord!Your reward will be wealth,a long life, and honour.
5 Crooks walk down a roadfull of thorny traps.Stay away from there!
6 Teach your childrenright from wrong,and when they are grownthey will still do right.
7 The poor are ruled by the rich,and those who borroware slaves of moneylenders.
8 Troublemakers get in trouble,and their terrible angerwill get them nowhere.
9 The Lord blesses everyonewho freely gives foodto the poor.