Bread gained by deceit tastes sweet to a person, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.

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

The way of the guilty person is devious, but as for the pure, his way is upright.

A lying witness will perish, but the one who reports accurately speaks forever.

The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.

Do not envy evil people, do not desire to be with them;

A wise warrior is strong, and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;

Like cloudy skies and wind that produce no rain, so is the one who boasts of a gift not given.

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Like a bird that wanders from its nest, so is a person who wanders from his home.

As iron sharpens iron, so a person sharpens his friend.

As the crucible is for silver and the furnace is for gold, so a person is proved by the praise he receives.

A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.

A faithful person will have an abundance of blessings, but the one who hastens to gain riches will not go unpunished.

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

A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.

In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare, but a righteous person can sing and rejoice.

Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath.

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

Do you see someone who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.