A joyful heart makes the face cheerful, but by a painful heart the spirit is broken.

The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

The fear of the Lord provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility.

In the light of the king’s face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds of the spring rain.

There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way that leads to death.

Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; stop it before strife breaks out!

Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.

It is terrible to show partiality to the wicked, by depriving a righteous man of justice.

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

Many people entreat the favor of a generous person, and everyone is the friend of the person who gives gifts.

These sayings also are from the wise: To show partiality in judgment is terrible:

remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Do not honor yourself before the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;

The north wind brings forth rain, and a gossiping tongue brings forth an angry look.

Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, so is a righteous person who gives way before the wicked.

Wrath is cruel and anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?

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

Pay careful attention to the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds,

Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one receives justice.

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