Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and a fool. Enthusiasm without knowledge is not good, hast makes mistakes. People ruin their lives by their own foolishness and then are angry with the Lord. Wealth makes many “friend”; poverty drives the all away. A false witness will not go unpunished, nor will a liar escape. (vv. 1-5, NLT)
Discipline your children while there is hope. Otherwise you will ruin their lives. Hot-tempered people must pay the penalty. If you rescue them once, you will have to do it again. Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life. You can make many plans, but The Lord’s purpose will prevail. (vv. 18-21, NLT)