For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

Although he is scornful to arrogant scoffers, yet he shows favor to the humble.

Because I give you good instruction, do not forsake my teaching.

She will place a fair garland on your head; she will bestow a beautiful crown on you.”

Yet if he is caught he must repay seven times over, he might even have to give all the wealth of his house.

Give instruction to a wise person, and he will become wiser still; teach a righteous person and he will add to his learning.

The one who winks his eye causes trouble, and the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

What the wicked fears will come on him; what the righteous desire will be granted.

The wicked person desires a stronghold, but the righteous root endures.

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

Keen insight wins favor, but the conduct of the unfaithful is harsh.

All day long he craves greedily, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.

A generous person will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor.

The one who oppresses the poor to increase his own gain and the one who gives to the rich – both end up only in poverty.

Give me your heart, my son, and let your eyes observe my ways;

Like tying a stone in a sling, so is giving honor to a fool.

The one who gives to the poor will not lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to them will receive many curses.

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

The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high.

Do not give your strength to women, nor your ways to that which ruins kings.