Let's swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole like those who go down into the Pit.

For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

Whoever commits adultery with a woman is out of his mind; by doing so he corrupts his own soul.

Whoever tills his soil will have a lot to eat, but anyone who pursues fantasies lacks sense.

Fulfilled longing is sweet to the soul, but avoiding evil is detestable to the fool.

Being slow to get angry compares to great understanding as being quick-tempered compares to stupidity.

Pleasant words are honey from a honeycomb sweet to the soul and healing for the body.

A person's discretion makes him slow to anger, and it is to his credit that he ignores an offence.

"This is bad, bad," says whoever is buying but then he brags as he walks away after the sale.

The soul of the wicked craves evil; he extends no mercy to his neighbor.

Punish him with a rod, and you will rescue his soul from Sheol.

Purchase truth, but don't sell it; store up wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

If you say, "Look here, we didn't know about this," doesn't God, who examines motives, discern it? Doesn't the one who guards your soul know about it? Won't he repay each person according to what he has done?

Keep in mind that wisdom is like that for your soul; if you find it, there will be a future for you, and what you hope for won't be cut short.

Like a fluttering sparrow or a swallow in flight, a curse without cause will not alight.

Ointments and perfume encourage the heart; in a similar way, a friend's advice is sweet to the soul.

Correct your son and he will comfort you; he will also delight your soul.