A proud and arrogant person, whose name is “Scoffer,” acts with overbearing pride.

A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, good favor more than silver or gold.

The name of the Lord is like a strong tower; the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high.

lest I become satisfied and act deceptively and say, “Who is the Lord?” Or lest I become poor and steal and demean the name of my God.

Who has ascended into heaven, and then descended? Who has gathered up the winds in his fists? Who has bound up the waters in his cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son’s name? – if you know!

The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the reputation of the wicked will rot.

Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people.

Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding a close relative,

The woman called Folly is brash, she is naive and does not know anything.

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

The one who plans to do evil will be called a scheming person.

Whoever corrects a mocker is asking for insult; whoever reproves a wicked person receives abuse.

The righteous person hates anything false, but the wicked person acts in shameful disgrace.

The one who robs his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.

Whoever hides her hides the wind or grasps oil with his right hand.

then, my child, do this in order to deliver yourself, because you have fallen into your neighbor’s power: go, humble yourself, and appeal firmly to your neighbor.