Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love its use will eat its fruit.

A poor person makes supplications, but a rich man answers harshly.

The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

My child, keep my words and treasure up my commands in your own keeping.

There is no wisdom and there is no understanding, and there is no counsel against the Lord.

Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent.

Wealth gained quickly will dwindle away, but the one who gathers it little by little will become rich.

The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.

The one who is slack in his work is a brother to one who destroys.

Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your words.

The one whose appetite is satisfied loathes honey, but to the hungry mouth every bitter thing is sweet.

lest I become satisfied and act deceptively and say, “Who is the Lord?” Or lest I become poor and steal and demean the name of my God.