A laborer’s appetite works on his behalf, for his hunger urges him to work.

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

Whoever brings a fool into the world does so to his grief, and the father of a fool has no joy.

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

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

The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down into the person’s innermost being.

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

All the relatives of a poor person hate him; how much more do his friends avoid him – he pursues them with words, but they do not respond.

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

“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.

What the sluggard desires will kill him, for his hands refuse to work.

The eyes of the Lord guard knowledge, but he overthrows the words of the faithless person.

Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my instruction.

to show you true and reliable words, so that you may give accurate answers to those who sent you?

Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will take his position before kings; he will not take his position before obscure people.

you will vomit up the little bit you have eaten, and will have wasted your pleasant words.

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

Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to the words of knowledge.

Establish your work outside and get your fields ready; afterward build your house.