For they cannot sleep unless they cause harm; they are robbed of sleep until they make someone stumble.

For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

A kind person benefits himself, but a cruel person brings himself trouble.

No one can be established through wickedness, but a righteous root cannot be moved.

The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed.

The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

Like a city that is broken down and without a wall, so is a person who cannot control his temper.

A servant cannot be corrected by words, for although he understands, there is no answer.

Under three things the earth trembles, and under four things it cannot bear up: