But the one who listens to me will live in security, and will be at ease from the dread of harm.

But why should you be captivated, my son, by an adulteress, and embrace the bosom of a different woman?

The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.

Those who are evil will bow before those who are good, and the wicked will bow at the gates of the righteous.

In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and it will be a refuge for his children.

A joyful heart makes the face cheerful, but by a painful heart the spirit is broken.

Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.

Making a fortune by a lying tongue is like a vapor driven back and forth; they seek death.

The one who loves pleasure will be a poor person; whoever loves wine and anointing oil will not be rich.

Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your words.

A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, but vexation by a fool is more burdensome than the two of them.

If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end.

Do not add to his words, lest he reprove you, and prove you to be a liar.