The naive inherit folly, but the shrewd are crowned with knowledge.

A truthful witness rescues lives, but the one who breathes lies brings deception.

A wicked scoundrel digs up evil, and his slander is like a scorching fire.

A friend loves at all times, and a relative is born to help in adversity.

A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath.

Do not wear yourself out to become rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.

Those who linger over wine, those who go looking for mixed wine.

Afterward it bites like a snake, and stings like a viper.

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

If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end.

She is like the merchant ships; she brings her food from afar.

“Many daughters have done valiantly, but you surpass them all!”

Wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city.

Let your clothes always be white, and do not spare precious ointment on your head.

headdresses, ankle ornaments, sashes, sachets, amulets,

Your men will fall by the sword, your strong men will die in battle.

For this reason all hands hang limp, every human heart loses its courage.

The new wine dries up, the vines shrivel up, all those who like to celebrate groan.

Mourn over the field, over the delightful fields and the fruitful vine!

Even youths get tired and weary; even strong young men clumsily stumble.