12As the roaring of a lion, so also is the anger of a king: and his cheerfulness as the dew upon the grass.
13A foolish son is the grief of his father: and a wrangling wife is like a roof continually dropping through.
14House and riches are given by parents: but a prudent wife is properly from the Lord.
15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep, and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16He that keepeth the commandment, keepeth his own soul: but he that neglecteth his own way, shall die.
17He that hath mercy on the poor, lendeth to the Lord: and he will repay him.
18Chastise thy son, despair not: but to the killing of him set not thy soul.
19He that is impatient, shall suffer damage: and when he shall take away he shall add another thing.
20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayst be wise in thy latter end.