Making a fortune by a lying tongue is like a vapor driven back and forth; they seek death.

to show you true and reliable words, so that you may give accurate answers to those who sent you?

Do not be one who strikes hands in pledge or who puts up security for debts.

they did not comply with my advice, they spurned all my rebuke.

Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.

Do not let them depart from your sight, guard them within your heart;

Make the path for your feet level, so that all your ways may be established.

Drink water from your own cistern and running water from your own well.

Lest she should make level the path leading to life, her paths are unstable but she does not know it.

Suddenly a woman came out to meet him! She was dressed like a prostitute and with secret intent.

Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.

The blessing from the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow to it.

The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the righteous household will stand.

A person is praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one who has a twisted mind is despised.

Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is clean, but an abundant harvest is produced by strong oxen.

A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

The wicked person’s sacrifice is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent!

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but rather be zealous in fearing the Lord all the time.

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

She makes for herself coverlets; her clothing is fine linen and purple.