The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

A poor person is disliked even by his neighbors, but those who love the rich are many.

The intentions of the heart belong to a man, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.

Do not exploit a poor person because he is poor and do not crush the needy in court,

All the relatives of a poor person hate him; how much more do his friends avoid him – he pursues them with words, but they do not respond.

for it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,” than to put you lower before a prince, whom your eyes have seen.

for the Lord will be the source of your confidence, and he will guard your foot from being caught in a trap.

She also gets up while it is still night, and provides food for her household and a portion to her female servants.

If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage, but if you are a mocker, you alone must bear it.

There is a generation whose teeth are like swords and whose molars are like knives to devour the poor from the earth and the needy from among the human race.

If you should pound the fool in the mortar among the grain with the pestle, his foolishness would not depart from him.

The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people publicize folly.

The one who lacks wisdom strikes hands in pledge, and puts up financial security for his neighbor.

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

Do not accuse anyone without legitimate cause, if he has not treated you wrongly.

The Lord abhors dishonest scales, but an accurate weight is his delight.

The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.

The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom, but the one who has discernment keeps silent.

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