A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

The person who hears the reproof that leads to life is at home among the wise.

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

The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

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

Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.

The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.

A wise king separates out the wicked; he turns the threshing wheel over them.

When a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.

There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.

The wise person can scale the city of the mighty and bring down the stronghold in which they trust.

Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my instruction.

A wise warrior is strong, and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;

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

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own estimation.

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.

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

A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.

There are four things on earth that are small, but they are exceedingly wise: