Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.

He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.

For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong men have been slain by her.

The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.

Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.

Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.

Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.