He who gives teaching to a man of pride gets shame for himself; he who says sharp words to a sinner gets a bad name.

Do not say sharp words to a man of pride, or he will have hate for you; make them clear to a wise man, and you will be dear to him.

Give teaching to a wise man, and he will become wiser; give training to an upright man, and his learning will be increased.

At the death of an upright man his hope does not come to an end, but the hope of the evil-doer comes to destruction.

A wrongdoer gives attention to evil lips, and a man of deceit gives ear to a damaging tongue.

Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but after, his mouth will be full of sand.

It is a danger to a man to say without thought, It is holy, and, after taking his oaths, to be questioning if it is necessary to keep them.

Send away the man of pride, and argument will go out; truly fighting and shame will come to an end.

Like a nose-ring of gold and an ornament of the best gold, is a wise man who says sharp words to an ear ready to give attention.

Like one who takes off clothing in cold weather and like acid on a wound, is he who makes melody to a sad heart.

As cold water to a tired soul, so is good news from a far country.

Giving honour to a foolish man is like attempting to keep a stone fixed in a cord.

He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue.

The words of Agur, the son of Jakeh, from Massa. The man says: I am full of weariness, O God, I am full of weariness; O God, I have come to an end: