1 The wisest of women builds up her home,but a stupid one tears it down with her own hands.
2 Whoever lives right fears the Lord,but a person who is devious in his ways despises him.
3 Because of a stubborn fool’s words a whip is lifted against him,but wise people are protected by their speech.
4 Where there are no cattle, the feeding trough is empty,but the strength of an ox produces plentiful harvests.
5 A trustworthy witness does not lie,but a dishonest witness breathes lies.
6 A mocker searches for wisdom without finding it,but knowledge comes easily to a person who has understanding.
7 Stay away from a fool,because you will not receive knowledge from his lips.