Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the speech of the wicked conceals violence.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken.

The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the unfaithful destroys them.

The heart of her husband has confidence in her, and he has no lack of gain.

She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.

The way of the sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is like a highway.

Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.

Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters.

The Lord satisfies the appetite of the righteous, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.

The Lord’s curse is on the household of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous.

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.

A king’s glory is the abundance of people, but the lack of subjects is the ruin of a ruler.

Such are the ways of all who gain profit unjustly; it takes away the life of those who obtain it!

The words of Agur, the son of Jakeh; an oracle: This man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and to Ukal:

Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens.

In the house of the righteous is abundant wealth, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair.