The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires; he rejects all sound judgment.

When a wicked person arrives, contempt shows up with him, and with shame comes a reproach.

The name of the Lord is like a strong tower; the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high.

The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.

From the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach is satisfied, with the product of his lips is he satisfied.

It is dangerous to have zeal without knowledge, and the one who acts hastily makes poor choices.

A foolish child is the ruin of his father, and a contentious wife is like a constant dripping.

The one who is gracious to the poor lends to the Lord, and the Lord will repay him for his good deed.

Discipline your child, for there is hope, but do not set your heart on causing his death.

Fearing the Lord leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.

Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.

If you stop listening to instruction, my child, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

A king sitting on the throne to judge separates out all evil with his eyes.

Do not love sleep, lest you become impoverished; open your eyes so that you might be satisfied with food.

“It’s worthless! It’s worthless!” says the buyer, but when he goes on his way, he boasts.

There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.

Bread gained by deceit tastes sweet to a person, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.

The human spirit is like the lamp of the Lord, searching all his innermost parts.

Haughty eyes and a proud heart – the agricultural product of the wicked is sin.