Lest she should make level the path leading to life, her paths are unstable but she does not know it.

All of them are clear to the discerning and upright to those who find knowledge.

The beginning of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.

Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.

The Lord abhors those who are perverse in heart, but those who are blameless in their ways are his delight.

Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.

The scorner seeks wisdom but finds none, but understanding is easy for a discerning person.

A violent person entices his neighbor, and leads him down a path that is terrible.

A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.

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

A cheerful heart brings good healing, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

The one who is slack in his work is a brother to one who destroys.

Counsel in a person’s heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out.

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

For it is pleasing if you keep these sayings within you, and they are ready on your lips.

A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.

Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness.

She extends her hand to the poor, and reaches out her hand to the needy.

So I began to despair about all the fruit of my labor for which I worked so hard on earth.

Sorrow is better than laughter, because sober reflection is good for the heart.