Proverbs 13:8

13:8 The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth,

but the poor person hears no threat.

Proverbs 14:6

14:6 The scorner seeks wisdom but finds none,

but understanding is easy for a discerning person.

Proverbs 14:10

14:10 The heart knows its own bitterness,

and with its joy no one else can share.

Proverbs 14:17

14:17 A person who has a quick temper does foolish things,

and a person with crafty schemes is hated.

Proverbs 14:35

14:35 The king shows favor to a wise servant,

but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

Proverbs 16:10

16:10 The divine verdict is in the words of the king,

his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice.

Proverbs 17:8

17:8 A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it;

in whatever he does he succeeds.

Proverbs 18:9

18:9 The one who is slack in his work

is a brother to one who destroys.

Proverbs 19:26

19:26 The one who robs his father and chases away his mother

is a son who brings shame and disgrace.

Proverbs 20:11

20:11 Even a young man is known by his actions,

whether his activity is pure and whether it is right.

Proverbs 30:11

30:11 There is a generation who curse their fathers

and do not bless their mothers.