that I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth, and that I may fill their treasuries.

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

Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.

There is one who pretends to be rich and yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor and yet possesses great wealth.

There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way that leads to death.

There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way that leads to death.

There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.

For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

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