Like cloudy skies and wind that produce no rain, so is the one who boasts of a gift not given.

Like a city that is broken down and without a wall, so is a person who cannot control his temper.

Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

The one who digs a pit will fall into it; the one who rolls a stone – it will come back on him.

The one who robs his father and mother and says, “There is no transgression,” is a companion to the one who destroys.

The greedy person stirs up dissension, but the one who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

A person’s pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor.

If you say, “But we did not know about this,” does not the one who evaluates hearts consider? Does not the one who guards your life know? Will he not repay each person according to his deeds?

However, because I called but you refused to listen, because I stretched out my hand but no one paid attention,

for one who goes astray is an abomination to the Lord, but he reveals his intimate counsel to the upright.

The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

What the wicked fears will come on him; what the righteous desire will be granted.

The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.

Be assured that the evil person will certainly be punished, but the descendants of the righteous will not suffer unjust judgment.

One person is generous and yet grows more wealthy, but another withholds more than he should and comes to poverty.

People will curse the one who withholds grain, but they will praise the one who sells it.

The scorner seeks wisdom but finds none, but understanding is easy for a discerning person.

The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

The way of the sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is like a highway.

Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased; through fearing the Lord one avoids evil.