That the very babes might have wit, and that young men might have knowledge and understanding.

He that tilleth his land, shall have plenteousness of bread; but he that followeth idleness, is a very fool.

Riches are an ornament unto the wise; but the ignorance of fools is very foolishness.

A joyful thing it is to a man, when his counsel is followed; and very pleasant is a word spoken in due season.

When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh his very enemies to be his friends.

Yea, a very fool, when he holdeth his tongue, is counted wise; and to have understanding, when he shutteth his lips.

The words of a slanderer are very wounds, and go through unto the inmost parts of the body.

Have not I warned thee very oft with counsel and learning?

yea, my reins shall be very glad, if thy lips speak the thing that is right.

Whoso beareth false witness against his neighbour, he is a very spear, a sword, and a sharp arrow.

Wrath is a cruel thing, and furiousness is a very tempest; yea, who is able to abide envy?

There be four things in the earth, the which are very little: but in wisdom they exceed the wise.