A kind man one may call, a great man, - but, a faithful man, who can find?

When lawless men rise, a common man will hide himself, but, when they perish, righteous men multiply.

A wise man is strong,
And a man of knowledge strengthens his power;

If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether the foolish man rages or laughs, there is no rest.

A worthless man, a wicked man, goes around with devious speech,

Counsel a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will add to his learning.

By his fruitful speech a man can remain satisfied, and a man's handiwork will reward him.

How joyful is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding,

Evil men will bow down in the presence of good men and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

The rich man may be wise in his own opinion; but a discerning, poor man sees through him.

An angry man stirs up arguments, and a hot-tempered man causes many transgressions.

a wise man will listen and increase his learning,
and a discerning man will obtain guidance—

A kind man benefits himself,
but a cruel man brings disaster on himself.

A righteous man is careful in dealing with his neighbor,
but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

A lazy man doesn’t roast his game,
but to a diligent man, his wealth is precious.

Riches are a ransom for a man’s life,
but a poor man hears no threat.

A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
and a man who schemes is hated.

A wicked man puts on a bold face,
but the upright man considers his way.

Don’t make friends with an angry man,
and don’t be a companion of a hot-tempered man,

Do you see a man skilled in his work?
He will stand in the presence of kings.
He will not stand in the presence of unknown men.

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Wicked man, don’t set an ambush,
at the camp of the righteous man;
don’t destroy his dwelling.

Better a poor man who lives with integrity
than a rich man who distorts right and wrong.

A hot-tempered man stirs up conflict,
but a man slow to anger calms strife.

What is desirable in a man is his fidelity;
better to be a poor man than a liar.

Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water;
but a man of understanding draws it out.

The glory of young men is their strength,
and the splendor of old men is gray hair.

I am more stupid than any other man,
and I lack man’s ability to understand.