1Every wise woman builds her house, but the stupid woman tears it down with her own hands.
2Those who live right respect the Lord, but those who live dishonestly despise him.
3What stupid people say punishes their pride, but what wise people say will protect them.
4Without oxen, the manger is empty, but a good harvest comes through the ox's strength.
5A trustworthy witness doesn't lie, but a false witness is deceptive.
6It's pointless for a scoffer to look for wisdom, but knowledge comes easily to someone who understands.