The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever takes care of his master will be honored.

The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.

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

The one who reproves another will in the end find more favor than the one who flatters with the tongue.

The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy.

If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked.

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

Who has ascended into heaven, and then descended? Who has gathered up the winds in his fists? Who has bound up the waters in his cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son’s name? – if you know!

Who can find a wife of noble character? For her value is far more than rubies.

She also gets up while it is still night, and provides food for her household and a portion to her female servants.

She considers a field and buys it; from her own income she plants a vineyard.

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

Her hands take hold of the distaff, and her hands grasp the spindle.

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue.

She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.

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

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