For the one who finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord.

Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out its seven pillars.

“Stolen waters are sweet, and food obtained in secret is pleasant!”

A generous person will be enriched, and the one who provides water for others will himself be satisfied.

A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult.

Righteousness guards the one who lives with integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

With pride comes only contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

Calamity pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.

A naive person believes everything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps.

In all hard work there is profit, but merely talking about it only brings poverty.

A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

The scorner does not love one who corrects him; he will not go to the wise.

Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

One who acts wickedly pays attention to evil counsel; a liar listens to a malicious tongue.

As for the one who repays evil for good, evil will not leave his house.

A person’s gift makes room for him, and leads him before important people.

A poor person makes supplications, but a rich man answers harshly.

Wealth adds many friends, but a poor person is separated from his friend.

A false witness will not go unpunished, and the one who spouts out lies will perish.