Suddenly a woman came out to meet him! She was dressed like a prostitute and with secret intent.

Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.

The blessing from the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow to it.

The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the righteous household will stand.

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

Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is clean, but an abundant harvest is produced by strong oxen.

A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

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

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but rather be zealous in fearing the Lord all the time.

These sayings also are from the wise: To show partiality in judgment is terrible:

She makes for herself coverlets; her clothing is fine linen and purple.

Is there anything about which someone can say, “Look at this! It is new!”? It was already done long ago, before our time.

and also that everyone should eat and drink, and find enjoyment in all his toil, for these things are a gift from God.

Obey the king’s command, because you took an oath before God to be loyal to him.

Wash! Cleanse yourselves! Remove your sinful deeds from my sight. Stop sinning!

Tell the innocent it will go well with them, for they will be rewarded for what they have done.

They have stringed instruments, tambourines, flutes, and wine at their parties. So they do not recognize what the Lord is doing, they do not perceive what he is bringing about.

Men will be humiliated, they will be brought low; the proud will be brought low.

The people did not return to the one who struck them, they did not seek reconciliation with the Lord who commands armies.

At that time a root from Jesse will stand like a signal flag for the nations. Nations will look to him for guidance, and his residence will be majestic.