Wine is a mocker and strong drink is a brawler; whoever goes astray by them is not wise.

An inheritance gained easily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end.

Do not say, "I will pay back evil!" Wait for the Lord, so that he may vindicate you.

The Lord abhors differing weights, and dishonest scales are wicked.

A wise king separates out the wicked; he turns the threshing wheel over them.

Beatings and wounds cleanse away evil, and floggings cleanse the innermost being.

Loyal love and truth preserve a king, and his throne is upheld by loyal love.

The steps of a person are ordained by the Lord -- so how can anyone understand his own way?

It is a snare for a person to rashly cry, "Holy!" and only afterward to consider what he has vowed.

The righteous person behaves in integrity; blessed are his children after him.

The human spirit is like the lamp of the Lord, searching all his innermost parts.

The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair.

Even a young man is known by his actions, whether his activity is pure and whether it is right.

Who can say, "I have kept my heart clean; I am pure from my sin"?

The one who curses his father and his mother, his lamp will be extinguished in the blackest darkness.

It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels.

The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.

Counsel in a person's heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out.

The king's terrifying anger is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him sins against himself.

Many people profess their loyalty, but a faithful person -- who can find?

The sluggard will not plow during the planting season, so at harvest time he looks for the crop but has nothing.

Do not love sleep, lest you become impoverished; open your eyes so that you might be satisfied with food.

The ear that hears and the eye that sees -- the Lord has made them both.

Plans are established by counsel, so make war with guidance.

Bread gained by deceit tastes sweet to a person, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.

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

A king sitting on the throne to judge separates out all evil with his eyes.

Diverse weights and diverse measures -- the Lord abhors both of them.

There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.

"It's worthless! It's worthless!" says the buyer, but when he goes on his way, he boasts.