3 The wise see danger ahead and avoid it,but fools keep going and get into trouble.
4 Respecting the Lord and not being proudwill bring you wealth, honor, and life.
5 Evil people’s lives are like paths covered with thorns and traps.People who guard themselves don’t have such problems.
6 Train children to live the right way,and when they are old, they will not stray from it.
7 The rich rule over the poor,and borrowers are servants to lenders.
8 Those who plan evil will receive trouble.Their cruel anger will come to an end.
9 Generous people will be blessed,because they share their food with the poor.