Therefore, his disaster will come suddenly; in an instant he will be broken, and there will be no remedy.

The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.

Therefore they will eat from the fruit of their way, and they will be stuffed full of their own counsel.

An evil person seeks only rebellion, and so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

So now, sons, listen to me, and pay attention to the words I speak.

“So now, children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.

Wisdom is supreme – so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

So now, children, listen to me; do not turn aside from the words I speak.

for jealousy kindles a husband’s rage, and he will not show mercy when he takes revenge.

Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; stop it before strife breaks out!

That is why I came out to meet you, to look for you, and I found you!

The lips of the righteous know what is pleasing, but the speech of the wicked is perverse.

The sluggard will not plow during the planting season, so at harvest time he looks for the crop but has nothing.

So you will walk in the way of good people, and will keep on the paths of the righteous.

A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools abhor turning away from evil.