rock badgers are creatures with little power, but they make their homes in the crags;

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love its use will eat its fruit.

When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out.

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.

Do not withhold good from those who need it, when you have the ability to help.

A toss of a coin ends disputes, and settles the issue between strong opponents.

Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.

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

Kings reign by means of me, and potentates decree righteousness;

When the wicked gain control, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.

When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.

by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding,

Loyal love and truth preserve a king, and his throne is upheld by loyal love.

If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.

to deliver you from the adulteress, from the sexually loose woman who speaks flattering words;

When a wicked person dies, his expectation perishes, and the hope of his strength perishes.

Speech that heals is like a life-giving tree, but a perverse tongue breaks the spirit.

Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.

A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory is from the Lord.

Wisdom is unattainable for a fool; in court he does not open his mouth.