Nuggets of Wisdom

17 Don't be jealous of sinners, but always respect the Lord.

13 Don't hesitate to discipline children. A good spanking won't kill them. 14 As a matter of fact, it may save their lives.

12 Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.

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

4 Don't wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit. 5 In the blink of an eye wealth disappears, for it will sprout wings and fly away like an eagle.

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

28 Don't cheat your neighbor by moving the ancient boundary markers set up by previous generations.

24-25 Keep away from angry, short-tempered people, or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul.