The way of an eagle in the air; The way of a serpent upon a rock; The way of a ship in the midst of the sea; And the way of a man with a maiden.

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

A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

As a troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring,'so is a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, And a rod for the back of fools.

As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.

As a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

A continual dropping in a very rainy day And a contentious woman are alike:

Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with bruised grain, Yet will not his foolishness depart from him.

As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear,'so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.