The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness.

Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?

Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.

It is terrible to punish a righteous person, and to flog honorable men is wrong.

One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires; he rejects all sound judgment.

The words of a person’s mouth are like deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

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

The human spirit is like the lamp of the Lord, searching all his innermost parts.

Haughty eyes and a proud heart – the agricultural product of the wicked is sin.

When a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.

The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless are taken in the place of the upright.

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

Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, so is a righteous person who gives way before the wicked.

The wicked person flees when there is no one pursuing, but the righteous person is as confident as a lion.

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

When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out.

The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape.

When the wicked gain control, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.