When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for there are seven abominations within him.

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

Whoever hides her hides the wind or grasps oil with his right hand.

Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law contend with them.

Evil people do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it all.

The one who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.

Blessed is the one who is always cautious, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into evil.

The one who walks blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverse in his ways will fall at once.

A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.

A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother.

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

There is a generation who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers.

There is a generation whose eyes are so lofty, and whose eyelids are lifted up disdainfully.

ants are creatures with little strength, but they prepare their food in the summer;

She knows that her merchandise is good, and her lamp does not go out in the night.

Charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.

I reflected on everything that is accomplished by man on earth, and I concluded: Everything he has accomplished is futile – like chasing the wind!

For with great wisdom comes great frustration; whoever increases his knowledge merely increases his heartache.

I realized that wisdom is preferable to folly, just as light is preferable to darkness: