1 A wise woman strengthens her family,but a foolish woman destroys hers by what she does.
2 People who live good lives respect the Lord,but those who live evil lives don’t.
3 Fools will be punished for their proud words,but the words of the wise will protect them.
4 When there are no oxen, no food is in the barn.But with a strong 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 and do not find it,but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.