Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice, likewise the sweetness of one’s friend from sincere counsel.

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

The one who is tormented by the murder of another will flee to the pit; let no one support him.

The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge.

For as the churning of milk produces butter and as punching the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife.

Listen, my child, and accept my words, so that the years of your life will be many.

She has sent out her female servants; she calls out on the highest places of the city.

The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

All of a person’s ways seem right in his own opinion, but the Lord evaluates the motives.

The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: the Lord gives light to the eyes of them both.

For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a journey of some distance.

The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.

A toss of a coin ends disputes, and settles the issue between strong opponents.

a lion, mightiest of the beasts, who does not retreat from anything;

Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.

The wealth of a rich person is like a fortified city, but the poor are brought to ruin by their poverty.

The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks wisdom.

The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his life.

A whip for the horse and a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!

The wicked will be captured by his own iniquities, and he will be held by the cords of his own sin.