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

The one who reproves another will in the end find more favor than the one who flatters with the tongue.

If they say, “Come with us! We will lie in wait to shed blood; we will ambush an innocent person capriciously.

The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on those who are evil and those who are good.

The wealth of a rich person is like a strong city, and it is like a high wall in his imagination.

The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them.

There are many plans in a person’s mind, but it is the counsel of the Lord which will stand.

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters.

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

The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

The one who neglects discipline ends up in poverty and shame, but the one who accepts reproof is honored.

Take a man’s garment when he has given security for a stranger, and when he gives surety for a stranger, hold him in pledge.

Who has ascended into heaven, and then descended? Who has gathered up the winds in his fists? Who has bound up the waters in his cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son’s name? – if you know!

calling out to those who are passing by her in the way, who go straight on their way.

And you will be like one who lies down in the midst of the sea, and like one who lies down on the top of the rigging.

But the one who listens to me will live in security, and will be at ease from the dread of harm.

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

Take a man’s garment when he has given security for a stranger, and when he gives surety for strangers, hold him in pledge.

The one who leads the upright astray in an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

She knows that her merchandise is good, and her lamp does not go out in the night.