When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

The one who associates with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed.

The one who is greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.

The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever hears reproof acquires understanding.

The delight of kings is righteous counsel, and they love the one who speaks uprightly.

A lying witness will perish, but the one who reports accurately speaks forever.

The one who sows iniquity will reap trouble, and the rod of his fury will end.

There is one who pretends to be rich and yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor and yet possesses great wealth.

Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching at my doors day by day, waiting beside my doorway.

Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.

The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and it will be a refuge for his children.

The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

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

Like cloudy skies and wind that produce no rain, so is the one who boasts of a gift not given.

The one whose appetite is satisfied loathes honey, but to the hungry mouth every bitter thing is sweet.

The one who increases his wealth by increasing interest gathers it for someone who is gracious to the needy.

The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

The one who walks blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverse in his ways will fall at once.