One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires; he rejects all sound judgment.

The one who gives an answer before he listens – that is his folly and his shame.

It is dangerous to have zeal without knowledge, and the one who acts hastily makes poor choices.

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

The sluggard plunges his hand in the dish, and he will not even bring it back to his mouth!

Wine is a mocker and strong drink is a brawler; whoever goes astray by them is not wise.

It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels.

It is a snare for a person to rashly cry, “Holy!” and only afterward to consider what he has vowed.

It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and easily-provoked woman.

Do not exploit a poor person because he is poor and do not crush the needy in court,

Do not make friends with an angry person, and do not associate with a wrathful person,

you will vomit up the little bit you have eaten, and will have wasted your pleasant words.

because drunkards and gluttons become impoverished, and drowsiness clothes them with rags.

Indeed, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the unfaithful among men.

Do not look on the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly.

Wisdom is unattainable for a fool; in court he does not open his mouth.

Deliver those being taken away to death, and hold back those slipping to the slaughter.

Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and when he stumbles do not let your heart rejoice,

Establish your work outside and get your fields ready; afterward build your house.

Do not say, “I will do to him just as he has done to me; I will pay him back according to what he has done.”