The one who has a perverse heart does not find good, and the one who is deceitful in speech falls into trouble.

The one who digs a pit will fall into it; the one who rolls a stone – it will come back on him.

The heart knows its own bitterness, and with its joy no one else can share.

The one who gathers crops in the summer is a wise son, but the one who sleeps during the harvest is a son who brings shame to himself.

The one who spares his rod hates his child, but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining him.

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

The one who oppresses the poor to increase his own gain and the one who gives to the rich – both end up only in poverty.

The one who robs his father and mother and says, “There is no transgression,” is a companion to the one who destroys.

However, because I called but you refused to listen, because I stretched out my hand but no one paid attention,

One person is generous and yet grows more wealthy, but another withholds more than he should and comes to poverty.

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

As for the one who repays evil for good, evil will not leave his house.

The one who plans to do evil will be called a scheming person.

Like a kiss on the lips is the one who gives an honest answer.

No one can be established through wickedness, but a righteous root cannot be moved.

The one who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but whoever esteems instruction will be rewarded.

The one who forgives an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.

The one who loves a quarrel loves transgression; whoever builds his gate high seeks destruction.

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

The one who gives an answer before he listens – that is his folly and his shame.