(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)

for they will provide a long and full life, and they will add well-being to you.

Give instruction to a wise person, and he will become wiser still; teach a righteous person and he will add to his learning.

For because of me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.

The blessing from the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow to it.

Fearing the Lord prolongs life, but the life span of the wicked will be shortened.

One person is generous and yet grows more wealthy, but another withholds more than he should and comes to poverty.

The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

Wealth adds many friends, but a poor person is separated from his friend.

Indeed, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the unfaithful among men.

Do not add to his words, lest he reprove you, and prove you to be a liar.

A person with great anger bears the penalty, but if you deliver him from it once, you will have to do it again.

You will say, “They have struck me, but I am not harmed! They beat me, but I did not know it! When will I awake? I will look for another drink.”