The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.

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

The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks wisdom.

Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.

The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people publicize folly.

Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy.

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is like a tree of life.

The heart knows its own bitterness, and with its joy no one else can share.

Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief.

The backslider will be paid back from his own ways, but a good person will be rewarded for his.

A tranquil spirit revives the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones.

Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is known even in the heart of fools.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

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

Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.

The heart of the righteous considers how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

A bright look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the body.

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

A person plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps.