The fear of the Lord is the start of knowledge: but the foolish have no use for wisdom and teaching.

My son, keep my words
And treasure my commandments within you [so they are readily available to guide you].

Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles,
But he who gathers gradually by [honest] labor will increase [his riches].

Every prudent man, maketh use of knowledge, but, a dullard, spreadeth folly.

The one who will not use the rod hates his son,
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.

The tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.

Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,
When he has no common sense or even a heart for it?

He who has knowledge uses few words; a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

He who is careless in his work
Is a brother to him who destroys.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love its use will eat its fruit.

The poor man pleads,
But the rich man answers roughly.

To use two manner of weights, or two manner of measures, both these are abominable unto the LORD.

Wisdom and knowledge and wise suggestions are of no use against the Lord.

Whoever sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the anger he uses for a weapon will be destroyed.

for the LORD himself will defend their cause, and do violence unto them that have used violence.

The full man has no use for honey, but to the man in need of food every bitter thing is sweet.

Lest I be full, and deny thee , and say, Who is Jehovah? Or lest I be poor, and steal, And use profanely the name of my God.