The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom, but the one who has discernment keeps silent.

A good person obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns a person with wicked schemes.

A person who has a quick temper does foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes is hated.

Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.

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

Counsel in a person’s heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out.

A lying witness will perish, but the one who reports accurately speaks forever.

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

As iron sharpens iron, so a person sharpens his friend.

As the crucible is for silver and the furnace is for gold, so a person is proved by the praise he receives.

A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.

The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: the Lord gives light to the eyes of them both.

Many people profess their loyalty, but a faithful person – who can find?

Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife.