The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.

The one who obeys commandments guards his life; the one who despises his ways will die.

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

Keep my commands so that you may live, and obey my instruction as your most prized possession.

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

The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; the one who guards his way safeguards his life.

The one who acquires wisdom loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.

he taught me, and he said to me: “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands so that you will live.