to guard the paths of the righteous and to protect the way of his pious ones.

Discretion will protect you, understanding will guard you,

for the Lord will be the source of your confidence, and he will guard your foot from being caught in a trap.

Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will guard you.

Do not let them depart from your sight, guard them within your heart;

Guard your heart with all vigilance, for from it are the sources of life.

in order to safeguard discretion, and that your lips may guard knowledge.

My child, guard the commands of your father and do not forsake the instruction of your mother.

There is one who pretends to be rich and yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor and yet possesses great wealth.

The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil with it.

A person with great anger bears the penalty, but if you deliver him from it once, you will have to do it again.

A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, good favor more than silver or gold.

The eyes of the Lord guard knowledge, but he overthrows the words of the faithless person.

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

Wisdom is unattainable for a fool; in court he does not open his mouth.

Do not honor yourself before the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;

When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out.

The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

If a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.