to deliver you from the adulteress, from the sexually loose woman who speaks flattering words;

Do not withhold good from those who need it, when you have the ability to help.

Guard your heart with all vigilance, for from it are the sources of life.

He will die because there was no discipline; because of the greatness of his folly he will reel.

She persuaded him with persuasive words; with her smooth talk she compelled him.

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

What the wicked fears will come on him; what the righteous desire will be granted.

When the storm passes through, the wicked are swept away, but the righteous are an everlasting foundation.

The one who puts up security for a stranger will surely have trouble, but whoever avoids shaking hands will be secure.

Instruction from the wise is like a life-giving fountain, to turn a person from deadly snares.

The fear of the Lord is like a life-giving fountain, to turn people from deadly snares.

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.

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

It is terrible to show partiality to the wicked, by depriving a righteous man of justice.

Listen to advice and receive discipline, that you may become wise by the end of your life.

The wicked person’s sacrifice is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent!

The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.

for with guidance you wage your war, and with numerous advisers there is victory.

Do not say, “I will do to him just as he has done to me; I will pay him back according to what he has done.”