Nuggets of Wisdom

9 Don't give good advice to stupid people; they will only make fun of your wise words.

29 Have you seen a person skilled in their work? They'll work for kings rather than ordinary people.

13 The lazy person is full of excuses. "I can't go to work!" he says. "If I go outside, I might meet a lion in the street and be killed!"

10 Throw out the mocker, and fighting goes, too. Quarrels and insults will disappear.

3 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.

25 Despite their desires, the lazy will come to ruin, for their hands refuse to work.

24 Mockers are proud and haughty; they act with boundless arrogance.

23 If you want to stay out of trouble be careful what you say.