A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult.

Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

Calamity pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.

A naive person believes everything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps.

Better to have a little with righteousness than to have abundant income without justice.

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

The one who pursues righteousness and love finds life, bounty, and honor.

My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad;

my soul will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.

“A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to relax,

A continual dripping on a rainy day and a contentious wife are alike.

Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath.

She obtains wool and flax, and she is pleased to work with her hands.

Her hands take hold of the distaff, and her hands grasp the spindle.

then I discerned all that God has done: No one really comprehends what happens on earth. Despite all human efforts to discover it, no one can ever grasp it. Even if a wise person claimed that he understood, he would not really comprehend it.

Let your clothes always be white, and do not spare precious ointment on your head.

The Beloved to Her Lover: I am a meadow flower from Sharon, a lily from the valleys.

for all the large ships, for all the impressive ships.

The splendid crown of Ephraim’s drunkards will be trampled underfoot.

Mourn over the field, over the delightful fields and the fruitful vine!