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

Like a dog that returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.

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

If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked.

Do not add to his words, lest he reprove you, and prove you to be a liar.

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue.

“Many daughters have done valiantly, but you surpass them all!”

I, the Teacher, have been king over Israel in Jerusalem.

They attacked Aiath, moved through Migron, depositing their supplies at Micmash.

An honorable man makes honorable plans; his honorable character gives him security.

They will sprout up like a tree in the grass, like poplars beside channels of water.

Remember this, so you can be brave! Think about it, you rebels!

Look, I have inscribed your name on my palms; your walls are constantly before me.

Who would have believed what we just heard? When was the Lord’s power revealed through him?

Those who live uprightly enter a place of peace; they rest on their beds.

My heart is crushed because my dear people are being crushed. I go about crying and grieving. I am overwhelmed with dismay.

So I bought the shorts as the Lord had told me to do and put them on.

So I will pull your skirt up over your face and expose you to shame like a disgraced adulteress!

And there are times when I promise to build up and establish a nation or kingdom.

Then they will say, ‘Under these conditions I can enjoy sweet sleep when I wake up and look around.’”