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,

A wise man is strong, and a knowledgeable man grows in strength.

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.