Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.

The wealth of a rich person is like a fortified city, but the poor are brought to ruin by their poverty.

The way of the Lord is like a stronghold for the upright, but it is destruction to evildoers.

The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

A king’s glory is the abundance of people, but the lack of subjects is the ruin of a ruler.

The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his life.

Doing justice brings joy to the righteous and terror to those who do evil.