It is a snare for a person to rashly cry, “Holy!” and only afterward to consider what he has vowed.

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.

When a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.

The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless are taken in the place of the upright.

The wicked person’s sacrifice is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent!

Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, so is a righteous person who gives way before the wicked.

The wicked person flees when there is no one pursuing, but the righteous person is as confident as a lion.

The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.

When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out.

The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape.

When the wicked gain control, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.

When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.

The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.

The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge.

When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.

O my son, O son of my womb, O son of my vows,

She knows that her merchandise is good, and her lamp does not go out in the night.

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