A kind person benefits himself, but a cruel person brings himself trouble.

The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed.

The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

The one who increases his wealth by increasing interest gathers it for someone who is gracious to the needy.

The one who oppresses the poor insults his Creator, but whoever shows favor to the needy honors him.

The one who is gracious to the poor lends to the Lord, and the Lord will repay him for his good deed.

For my mouth speaks truth, and my lips hate wickedness.

Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy.

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

A generous woman gains honor, and ruthless men seize wealth.

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

Diverse weights and diverse measures – the Lord abhors both of them.

The appetite of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor is shown no favor in his eyes.

A generous person will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor.

When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for there are seven abominations within him.

There is a generation who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers.

There is a generation who are pure in their own eyes and yet are not washed from their filthiness.

for he is like someone calculating the cost in his mind. “Eat and drink,” he says to you, but his heart is not with you;

There is a generation whose teeth are like swords and whose molars are like knives to devour the poor from the earth and the needy from among the human race.