Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor: but there is [that is] destroyed for want of judgment.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but [he that is] perverse in his ways despiseth him.
In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Where no oxen [are], the crib [is] clean: but much increase [is] by the strength of the ox.
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not: but knowledge [is] easy unto him that understandeth.
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge.
