Well is him that findeth wisdom, and obtaineth understanding,

Let thy well be blessed; and be glad with the wife of thy youth.

He that imagineth mischief, may well be called an ungracious person.

A brawling woman and the roof of the house dropping in a rainy day, may well be compared together.

Well is him that standeth always in awe; as for him that hardeneth his heart, he shall fall into mischief.

Where no Prophet is, there the people perish; but well is him that keepeth the law.

Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a full house and many fat cattle with strife.

Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, see thou forsake not; but go not into thy brother's house in time of thy trouble. Better is a friend at hand than a brother far off.

Better is the poor that liveth godly, than the blasphemer that is but a fool.

Better is a little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure; for they are not without sorrow.

Better is a mess of pottage with love; than a fat ox with evil will.