A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.

A lying tongue hates those crushed by it, and a flattering mouth works ruin.

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

Deliver yourself like a gazelle from a snare, and like a bird from the trap of the fowler.

A perverse person spreads dissension, and a gossip separates the closest friends.

A friend loves at all times, and a relative is born to help in adversity.

A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath.

A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.

and put a knife to your throat if you possess a large appetite.

A king’s wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.

the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a snake on a rock, the way of a ship in the sea, and the way of a man with a woman.

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

A wicked scoundrel digs up evil, and his slander is like a scorching fire.

A wicked person receives a bribe secretly to pervert the ways of justice.

Afterward it bites like a snake, and stings like a viper.

Like a fluttering bird or like a flying swallow, so a curse without cause does not come to rest.

A cheerful heart brings good healing, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife.

Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.