If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; And if thou scoffest, thou alone shalt bear it.

Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

These also are'sayings of the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.

As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,'so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him that reproacheth me.

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

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

There are four things which are little upon the earth, But they are exceeding wise: