Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,

That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words.

Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

There is a way which seemeth right to a man, but the end of it are the ways of death.

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

He that hath pity upon the poor, lendeth to the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make inquiry.

Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.

Wilt thou set thy eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make to themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle towards heaven.

The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.

My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honey-comb, which is sweet to thy taste:

These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.

Whoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand which bewrayeth itself.

A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

There are three things which are too wonderful for me, yes, four which I know not:

For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear:

There are four things which are little upon the earth, but they are very wise:

There are three things which go well, yes, four are comely in going:

A lion, which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;

Give not thy strength to women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.