The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth, but the poor person hears no threat.

A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools abhor turning away from evil.

The righteous has enough food to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked lacks food.

The heart knows its own bitterness, and with its joy no one else can share.

A truthful witness rescues lives, but the one who breathes lies brings deception.

The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever hears reproof acquires understanding.

The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; the one who guards his way safeguards his life.

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

A laborer’s appetite works on his behalf, for his hunger urges him to work.

The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his life.

The one who acquires wisdom loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.

The one who obeys commandments guards his life; the one who despises his ways will die.

The king’s terrifying anger is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him sins against himself.

The appetite of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor is shown no favor in his eyes.

Thorns and snares are in the path of the perverse, but the one who guards himself keeps far from them.

for the Lord will plead their case and will rob those who are robbing them.

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

Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice, likewise the sweetness of one’s friend from sincere counsel.

The greedy person stirs up dissension, but the one who trusts in the Lord will prosper.