[People] do not despise a thief when he steals to fill himself when he is hungry.

He who commits adultery [with] a woman lacks {sense}, he destroys himself who does it.

But he who misses me injures himself. All those who hate me love death."

He who corrects a scoffer gains abuse for himself, and he who rebukes the wicked {gets hurt}.

A person of kindness rewards himself, but a cruel [person] harms his own flesh.

He who despises a word will bring destruction on himself, but he who respects a commandment will be rewarded.

He who ignores instruction despises himself, but he who hears admonition gains heart.

The highway of the upright, it turns from evil, he who guards himself keeps his way.

He who acquires wisdom loves himself; he who guards understanding [loves] to find good.

Many a person will proclaim his loyalty [for] himself, but a man [who is] trustworthy, who can find?

Even by his acts, a {young man} will make himself known, whether his acts are pure and upright.

Thorns [and] snares [are] in the way of the perverse; he who guards himself will keep away from them.

He who oppresses the poor [in order] to enrich himself, [or] gives to the rich, {will come to poverty}.

For their redeemer is strong, he himself will plead their cause against you.

He who plans to do evil for himself, they will call [him] "master of mischief."

While your enemies are falling, do not rejoice; when he trips himself, may your heart not be glad

Argue your argument with your neighbor [himself], the secret of another do not disclose,