3 A foolish person will be punished for his proud words.But a wise person’s words will protect him.
4 When there are no oxen, there is no food in the barn.But with the strength of an ox, much grain can be grown.
5 A truthful witness does not lie.But a false witness tells nothing but lies.
6 Those who make fun of wisdom look for it but do not find it.But the person with understanding easily finds knowledge.
7 Stay away from a foolish person.You won’t learn anything from him.
8 What makes a person wise is understanding what to do.But what makes a person foolish is dishonesty.
9 Foolish people don’t care if they sin.But honest people work at being right with others.