He lays up sound wisdom for the righteous; He is a shield to those who walk uprightly.

My son, do not let them depart from your eyes; keep sound wisdom and judgment,

Counsel and sound wisdom are mine; I am understanding; I have strength.

She has sent out her young women; she cries upon the highest places of the city,

Like vinegar to the teeth, and like smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.

Like a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a beautiful woman who turns aside discretion.

A sound heart is the life of the flesh, but envy the rottenness of the bones.

The lips of the righteous send forth knowledge, but the heart of the foolish is not so.

An evil one seeks only rebellion; so a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

He that separates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound wisdom.

that I might make you know the sureness of the words of truth; to return the words of truth to those who send to you?

A stone is heavy, and sand is heavy; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.

The rod and rebuke give wisdom, but a boy sent off causes shame to his mother.