Luxury is not appropriate for a fool; how much less for a servant to rule over princes!

Like cutting off the feet or drinking violence, so is sending a message by the hand of a fool.

Like a bird that wanders from its nest, so is a person who wanders from his home.

There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way that leads to death.

It is a snare for a person to rashly cry, “Holy!” and only afterward to consider what he has vowed.

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and it is the glory of a king to search out a matter.

A poor person makes supplications, but a rich man answers harshly.

Suddenly a woman came out to meet him! She was dressed like a prostitute and with secret intent.

Do not reprove a mocker or he will hate you; reprove a wise person and he will love you.

A person is praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one who has a twisted mind is despised.

It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and easily-provoked woman.

The wealth of a rich person is like a strong city, and it is like a high wall in his imagination.

The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.

A good person obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns a person with wicked schemes.

All the days of the afflicted are bad, but one with a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

Wine is a mocker and strong drink is a brawler; whoever goes astray by them is not wise.

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

A kind person benefits himself, but a cruel person brings himself trouble.

In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his life.