The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

Death and Destruction are before the Lord – how much more the hearts of humans!

The one who winks his eyes devises perverse things, and one who compresses his lips brings about evil.

A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.

Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler!

A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person than a hundred blows on a fool.

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

When a wicked person arrives, contempt shows up with him, and with shame comes a reproach.

The king’s terrifying anger is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him sins against himself.

Take a man’s garment when he has given security for a stranger, and when he gives surety for strangers, hold him in pledge.

The north wind brings forth rain, and a gossiping tongue brings forth an angry look.

Like legs that hang limp from the lame, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

Wrath is cruel and anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?

Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice, likewise the sweetness of one’s friend from sincere counsel.

Take a man’s garment when he has given security for a stranger, and when he gives surety for a stranger, hold him in pledge.

The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy.

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

Charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.

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.