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

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

The lips of the righteous feed many; but fools die for lack of wisdom.

The poor is hated even by his own neighbor, but the rich has many friends.

Without wisdom, purposes are defeated, but by many wise men they are established.

Wealth makes many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbor.

Many will beg the favor of a ruler, and all are friends to a man who gives gifts.

There are many purposes in a man's heart, but the counsel of Jehovah shall stand.

Because of the transgression of a land, many are its rulers; but it is prolonged by a man of discernment who knows right.

He who gives to the poor shall not lack, but he who hides his eyes shall have many a curse.

Many seek the ruler's favor; but each man's judgment comes from Jehovah.

Many daughters have done well, but you excel them all.