30 Sayings of the Wise (#1-6)

[Adapted from the book of Proverbs 22 in the bible]

Saying 1:

Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what was taught, for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart and have all of them ready on your lips. So that your trust may be in the Lord. Be honest and speak the truth, so that you bring back truthful reports to those you serve.

Saying 2:
Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court, for the Lord will take up their case and will exact life for life.

Saying 3:
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.

Saying 4:
Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts; if you lack the means to pay, your very bed will be snatched from under you.

Saying 5:
Do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your ancestors.

Saying 6:
Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.