Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.

The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.

He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; he will reward him.

Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death.

A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.

Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.

That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.

The fear of the LORD leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.

Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man?

Differing weights and differing measures, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty. Open your eyes, and you shall be satisfied with bread.

Fraudulent food is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth is filled with gravel.

He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore do not keep company with him who opens wide his lips.

An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning, won't be blessed in the end.

Do not say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for the LORD, and he will save you.

It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows.

To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.

The violence of the wicked will drive them away, because they refuse to do what is right.

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share a house with a contentious woman.

The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin.

It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and do not withhold.

A false witness will perish, and a man who listens speaks to eternity.

The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with the LORD.

The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.

Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.

Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.

Haven't I written to you thirty excellent things of counsel and knowledge,

To teach you truth, reliable words, to give sound answers to the ones who sent you?

Do not exploit the poor, because he is poor; and do not crush the needy in court;

Do not befriend a hot-tempered man, and do not associate with one who harbors anger:

Do not be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts.

If you do not have means to pay, why should he take away your bed from under you?

Do not move the ancient boundary stone, which your fathers have set up.

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won't serve obscure men.

When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you;

put a knife to your throat, if you are a man given to appetite.

Do not be desirous of his dainties, seeing they are deceitful food.

Do not weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.

Why do you set your eyes on that which is not? For it certainly sprouts wings like an eagle and flies in the sky.

Do not eat the food of him who has a stingy eye, and do not crave his delicacies:

for as he thinks about the cost, so he is. "Eat and drink." he says to you, but his heart is not with you.

Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Do not move the ancient boundary stone. Do not encroach on the fields of the fatherless:

Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge.

Do not withhold correction from a child. If you punish him with the rod, he will not die.

Do not let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear the LORD all the day long.

Do not be among ones drinking too much wine, or those who gorge themselves on meat:

Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

Buy the truth, and do not sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.

Those who stay long at the wine; those who go to seek out mixed wine.

Do not look at the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly.

"They hit me, and I was not hurt. They beat me, and I do not feel it. When will I wake up? I can do it again. I can find another."

Do not be envious of evil men; neither desire to be with them:

Wisdom is too high for a fool: he doesn't open his mouth in the gate.

One who plots to do evil will be called a schemer.

Rescue those who are being led away to death. Indeed, hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter.

If you say, "Behold, we did not know this;" doesn't he who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, doesn't he know it? Shall he not render to every man according to his work?

My son, eat honey, for it is good; the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to your taste:

so you shall know wisdom to be to your soul; if you have found it, then there will be a reward, your hope will not be cut off.

Do not lie in wait, wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous. Do not destroy his resting place:

Do not rejoice when your enemy falls. Do not let your heart be glad when he is overthrown;

Do not fret yourself because of evildoers; neither be envious of the wicked:

for there will be no reward to the evil man; and the lamp of the wicked shall be snuffed out.

My son, fear the LORD and the king. Do not join those who are rebellious:

These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.

He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous;" peoples shall curse him, and nations shall abhor him?

Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause. Do not deceive with your lips.

Do not say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."

a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep;

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;

for it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen.

Do not be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?

Debate your case with your neighbor, and do not betray the confidence of another;

lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.

As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.

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

Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.

As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink:

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share a house with a contentious woman.

Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.

It is not good to eat much honey; nor is it honorable to seek one's own honor.

Like a fluttering sparrow, like a darting swallow, so the undeserved curse doesn't come to rest.

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.

As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.

As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.