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

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

The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever takes care of his master will be honored.

Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law contend with them.

When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he!

he taught me, and he said to me: “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands so that you will live.

When you walk about, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you wake up, they will talk to you.

Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching at my doors day by day, waiting beside my doorway.

For it is pleasing if you keep these sayings within you, and they are ready on your lips.