1Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.¶ 2A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, 3The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, 4An evildoer heeds wicked lips. 5Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. 6Children's children are the crown of old men; 7Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, 8A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; 9He who covers an offense promotes love; 10A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding 11An evil man seeks only rebellion; 12Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, 13Whoever rewards evil for good, 14The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, 15He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, 16Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, 17A friend loves at all times; 18A man void of understanding strikes hands, 19He who loves disobedience loves strife. 20One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, 21He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. 22A cheerful heart makes good medicine, 23A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, 24Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, 25A foolish son brings grief to his father, 26Also to punish the righteous is not good, 27He who spares his words has knowledge. 28Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise.