I. A contrast within the family (vs. 1)
II. A contrast in finances (vs. 2-5)
III. A contrast of final things (vs. 6-7)
IV. A contrast of foolish things (vs. 8-14)
V. A contrast of familiar things (vs. 15)
VI. A contrast of fundamental things (vs. 16-28)
VII. A contrast of fatal things (vs. 29-30)
VIII. A contrast of froward things (vs. 31-32)