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.

though it never saw the light of day nor knew anything, yet it has more rest than that man –

Consider the work of God: For who can make straight what he has bent?

If the snake should bite before it is charmed, the snake charmer is in trouble.

Pick up millstones and grind flour! Remove your veil, strip off your skirt, expose your legs, cross the streams!

If anyone dares to challenge you, it will not be my doing! Whoever tries to challenge you will be defeated.