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

Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still;
teach a righteous man, and he will learn more.

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

A man will be satisfied with good
by the words of his mouth,
and the work of a man’s hands will reward him.

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.

Many a man proclaims his own loyalty,
but who can find a trustworthy man?

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

A rich man is wise in his own eyes,
but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.

An angry man stirs up conflict,
and a hot-tempered man increases rebellion.

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