There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; And'such contentions are like the bars of a castle.

Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; But a man of understanding will draw it out.

Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings, Like an eagle that flieth toward heaven.

At the last it biteth like a serpent, And stingeth like an adder.

A word fitly spoken Is like apples of gold in network of silver.

Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.

He whose spirit is without restraint Is like a city that is broken down and without walls.

Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.

He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

She is like the merchant-ships; She bringeth her bread from afar.