Proverbs

²Those who live right respect the Lord, but dishonest people hate him. ³Foolish words cause you trouble; wise words protect you. ⁴A barn with no cattle might be clean, but strong bulls are needed for a good harvest. ⁵A good witness is one who does not lie. A bad witness is a liar who cannot be trusted. ⁶Anyone who makes fun of wisdom will never find it, but knowledge comes easily to those who understand its value. ⁷Stay away from fools, there is nothing they can teach you. ⁸Wisdom lets smart people know what they are doing, but stupid people only think they know.