The righteous has enough food to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked lacks food.

The household of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

Those who are evil will bow before those who are good, and the wicked will bow at the gates of the righteous.

The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed.

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

The wicked will be thrown down in his trouble, but the righteous have refuge even in the threat of death.

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

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

Severe discipline is for the one who abandons the way; the one who hates reproof will die.

The heart of the righteous considers how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

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

Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.

How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

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

Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?

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

It is terrible to punish a righteous person, and to flog honorable men is wrong.

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

The words of a person’s mouth are like deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.