A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult.

Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

Calamity pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.

A naive person believes everything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps.

Better to have a little with righteousness than to have abundant income without justice.

A person plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps.

The one who pursues righteousness and love finds life, bounty, and honor.

My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad;

my soul will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.

“A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to relax,

A continual dripping on a rainy day and a contentious wife are alike.

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

She obtains wool and flax, and she is pleased to work with her hands.

Her hands take hold of the distaff, and her hands grasp the spindle.

When you walk about, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you wake up, they will talk to you.

lest I become satisfied and act deceptively and say, “Who is the Lord?” Or lest I become poor and steal and demean the name of my God.

To discern the meaning of a proverb and a parable, the sayings of the wise and their riddles.

Such are the ways of all who gain profit unjustly; it takes away the life of those who obtain it!

Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity – every good way.

She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.