1 Do not brag about tomorrow,
2 Praise should come from another person
3 A stone is heavy, and sand weighs a lot,
4 Anger is cruel, and fury is overwhelming,
5 Open criticism is better than unexpressed love.
6 Wounds made by a friend are intended to help,
7 One who is full despises honey,
8 Like a bird wandering from its nest,
9 Perfume and incense make the heart glad,
10 Do not abandon your friend or your father’s friend.
11 Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad
12 Sensible people foresee trouble and hide.
13 Hold on to the garment of one who guarantees a stranger’s loan,
14 Whoever blesses his friend early in the morning with a loud voice—
15 Constantly dripping water on a rainy day is like a quarreling woman.
16 Whoever can control her can control the wind.
17 ⌞As⌟ iron sharpens iron,
18 Whoever takes care of a fig tree can eat its fruit,
19 As a face is reflected in water,
20 Hell and decay are never satisfied,
21 The crucible is for refining silver and the smelter for gold,
22 If you crush a stubborn fool in a mortar with a pestle along with grain,
23 Be fully aware of the condition of your flock,
24 Wealth is not forever.
25 ⌞When⌟ grass is cut short, the tender growth appears,
26 Lambs ⌞will provide⌟ you with clothing,
27 There will be enough goat milk to feed you,