When you walk, your steps will not be hampered, and when you run, you will not stumble.

I almost came to complete ruin in the midst of the whole congregation!"

a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil,

Kings reign by means of me, and potentates decree righteousness;

The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

The one who winks his eye causes trouble, and the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

The wealth of a rich person is like a fortified city, but the poor are brought to ruin by their poverty.

The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

A king's glory is the abundance of people, but the lack of subjects is the ruin of a ruler.

In the light of the king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds of the spring rain.

Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.

The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his life.

A foolish child is the ruin of his father, and a contentious wife is like a constant dripping.

The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked; he overthrows the wicked to their ruin.

Like cloudy skies and wind that produce no rain, so is the one who boasts of a gift not given.

The north wind brings forth rain, and a gossiping tongue brings forth an angry look.

Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool.

A lying tongue hates those crushed by it, and a flattering mouth works ruin.

A poor person who oppresses the weak is like a driving rain without food.