Give to a wise one and he will become more wise; {teach} a righteous one and he will increase learning.

In the heart of him who has understanding, wisdom rests, but [even] in the midst of fools it becomes known.

A person who lacks {sense} {pledges}; he becomes security before his neighbor.

Do not love sleep, lest you become poor; open your eyes [and] have plenty bread.

With the punishment of a scoffer, the simple will become wise, and with the instruction of the wise, he will obtain knowledge.

A man of want [is] he who loves pleasure; he who loves wine and oil will not become rich.

lest you learn his way and become entangled in a snare to yourself.

Do not tire [in order] to become rich; out of your understanding, [may you] desist

For the drunkard and gluttonous, they will become poor, and [with] rags, drowsiness will clothe them

Remove the dross from silver, and it will become a vessel for the smith.

Make your foot scarce in the house of your neighbor, lest he become weary of you and hate you.

Do not answer a fool according to his folly lest you become like him--even you.

A man of faithfulness [has] abundant blessings, but he who hurries to become rich will not go unpunished.

under a slave when he becomes king, and a fool when he is satisfied [with] food;