Make level the track of thy foot, that, all thy ways, may be directed aright:

If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself, but, if thou scoff, alone, shalt thou bear it.

When anxiety is in the heart of a man, one may bow him down, but, a good word, maketh him glad.

A word of falsehood, the righteous man, hateth, but, the lawless, causeth shame and disgrace.

The simple, believeth every word, but, the prudent, looketh well to his going.

A soft answer, turneth away wrath, but a cutting word raiseth anger.

A man hath joy, in the answer of his own mouth, and, a word in its season, - how good!

And shalt put a knife to thy throat, if, of great appetite, thou art:

He that saith to the lawless man, Righteous, thou art, peoples shall denounce him, populations shall curse him;

Golden fruit in figured silver baskets, is a word spoken on fitting occasion.

When a ruler giveth heed to the word of falsehood, all his attendants, become lawless.