Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget or turn aside from the words of my mouth!

Wisdom is of utmost importance, therefore get wisdom, and with all your effort work to acquire understanding.

How long will you lie down, lazy man? When will you get up from your sleep?

Being slow to get angry compares to great understanding as being quick-tempered compares to stupidity.

Whoever spreads gossip betrays confidences; so don't get involved with someone who talks too much.

The faithful man will prosper with blessings, but whoever is in a hurry to get rich will not escape punishment.

The miser is in a hurry to get wealthy, but he isn't aware that poverty will catch up with him.