Whereas, he that hearkeneth unto me, shall dwell safely, and be at rest, without dread of misfortune.

Better to dwell on the corner of the roof, than a quarrelsome wife, and a house in common.

Better to dwell in a desert land, than with a woman, quarrelsome and provoking.

Do not toil to get wealth, of thine own understanding, forbear:

He that shareth with a thief, hateth himself, an oath, he heareth, yet may not tell.

Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and, his wearying toil, let him remember no more.