There is a generation whose eyes are so lofty, and whose eyelids are lifted up disdainfully.

If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage, but if you are a mocker, you alone must bear it.

It is terrible to show partiality to the wicked, by depriving a righteous man of justice.

A person’s spirit sustains him through sickness – but who can bear a crushed spirit?

If you have done foolishly by exalting yourself or if you have planned evil, put your hand over your mouth!

He will not consider any compensation; he will not be willing, even if you multiply the compensation.

Discipline your child, for there is hope, but do not set your heart on causing his death.

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

Under three things the earth trembles, and under four things it cannot bear up: