So long as the simple cleave to justice, they shall not be ashamed: but the foolish being lovers of haughtiness, having become ungodly have hated knowledge, and have become subject to reproofs.

A fool does mischief in sport, but wisdom brings forth prudence for a man.

As those who need correction put forth [fair] words to men, and he that first falls in with the proposal will be overthrown;

so are all that lay wait for their own friends, and when they are discovered, say, I did it in jest.

Such is the way of an adulterous woman, who having washed herself from what she has done, says she has done nothing amiss.

Alas then, abominable and unclean is man, drinking unrighteousness as a draught.

What man is like Job, drinking scorning like water?

For you should not say, There shall be no visitation of a man, whereas [there is] a visitation on him from the Lord.

how they told you that in the last time there would be mockers, walking according to their own ungodly lusts.

so shall you find favor; and provide things honest in the sight of the Lord, and of men.

For my outgoings are the outgoings of life, and [in them] is prepared favor from the Lord.

He that has found favor with the Lord is [made] better, but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.

Sound discretion gives favor, and to know the law is the part of a sound understanding, but the ways of scorners lead to destruction.

For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

For he that serves Christ in these things is well pleasing to God and approved by men.