The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

The one who forgives an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.

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

Haughty eyes and a proud heart – the agricultural product of the wicked is sin.

Like legs that hang limp from the lame, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

A tranquil spirit revives the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones.

It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels.

Do not make friends with an angry person, and do not associate with a wrathful person,

Indeed, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the unfaithful among men.

Like a coating of glaze over earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.

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

Many people entreat the favor of a generous person, and everyone is the friend of the person who gives gifts.

The king’s terrifying anger is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him sins against himself.

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

A king sitting on the throne to judge separates out all evil with his eyes.

A wise king separates out the wicked; he turns the threshing wheel over them.

When you sit down to eat with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you,

Do not boast about tomorrow; for you do not know what a day may bring forth.

Do you see someone who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.