The sluggard is wiser in his own estimation than seven people who respond with good sense.

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

The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

The fruit of the righteous is like a tree producing life, and the one who wins souls is wise.

The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

Instruction from the wise is like a life-giving fountain, to turn a person from deadly snares.

A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.

A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

A king’s wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.

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

Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.

A wise king separates out the wicked; he turns the threshing wheel over them.

There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.

The wise person can scale the city of the mighty and bring down the stronghold in which they trust.

My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad;

A wise warrior is strong, and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own estimation.

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, so that I may answer anyone who taunts me.