Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow, so is the one who testifies against his neighbor as a false witness.

Like a bad tooth or a foot out of joint, so is confidence in an unfaithful person at the time of trouble.

Like one who grabs a wild dog by the ears, so is the person passing by who becomes furious over a quarrel not his own.

Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people.

That is why I came out to meet you, to look for you, and I found you!

Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; stop it before strife breaks out!

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

when he gave the sea his decree that the waters should not pass over his command, when he marked out the foundations of the earth,

then your barns will be filled completely, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding,

for he is like someone calculating the cost in his mind. “Eat and drink,” he says to you, but his heart is not with you;

Such are the ways of all who gain profit unjustly; it takes away the life of those who obtain it!

Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who rejects discretion.

The sluggard plunges his hand in the dish, and he will not even bring it back to his mouth!

and your poverty will come like a bandit, and your need like an armed robber.”

It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable for people to seek their own glory.

in order to safeguard discretion, and that your lips may guard knowledge.

Likewise, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, you will have a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

and your poverty will come like a robber, and your need like an armed man.

True righteousness leads to life, but the one who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.