She is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.

Those who give freely gain even more; others hold back what they owe, becoming even poorer.

If the righteous receive what they are due here on earth, how much more will the wicked and the sinner.

Since Sheol and Abaddon lie open in the LORD's presence, how much more the hearts of human beings!

Appropriate speech is inconsistent with the fool; how much more are deceitful statements with a prince!

A rebuke is more effective with a man of understanding than a hundred lashes to a fool.

An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and his disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

All the relatives of a poor person shun him how much more do his friends avoid him! Though he runs after them pleading, they aren't around.

To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

What the wicked person sacrifices is detestable how much more when he offers it with vile motives!

A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth, and favorable acceptance more than silver and gold.

Here are some more proverbs from wise people: It isn't good to show partiality in judgment.

Here are some more proverbs by Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.

Do you see a man who is wise in his own opinion? There's more hope for a fool than for him.

Whoever rebukes a man will later on find more favor than someone who flatters with his words.

Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Let him drink, forget his poverty, and remember his troubles no more.