A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.

A tranquil spirit revives the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones.

The one who oppresses the poor insults his Creator, but whoever shows favor to the needy honors him.

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

The Lord abhors the sacrifices of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

The Lord abhors the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

The Lord abhors the plans of the wicked, but pleasant words are pure.

The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

A bright look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the body.

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

The intentions of the heart belong to a man, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.

Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased; through fearing the Lord one avoids evil.

The delight of kings is righteous counsel, and they love the one who speaks uprightly.

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

The one who winks his eyes devises perverse things, and one who compresses his lips brings about evil.

Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler!

Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; stop it before strife breaks out!

The one who loves a quarrel loves transgression; whoever builds his gate high seeks destruction.

Whoever brings a fool into the world does so to his grief, and the father of a fool has no joy.