Better it is that it be said unto thee, "Come up hither," than thou to be set down in the presence of the prince whom thou seest with thine eyes.

Well is him that findeth wisdom, and obtaineth understanding,

Drink of the water of thine own well, and of the rivers that run out of thine own springs.

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

Understanding is a well of life unto him that hath it; as for the chastening of fools, it is but foolishness.

The LORD hateth as well him that justifieth the ungodly, as him that condemneth the innocent.

The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters; and the well of wisdom is like a full stream.

Where no discretion is, there the soul is not well; and whoso is swift on foot, stumbleth hastily.

A king that sitteth in judgment, and looketh well about him, driveth away all evil.

The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life; but the mouth of the ungodly is past shame, and presumptuous.

When it goeth well with the righteous, the city is merry; and when the ungodly perish, there is gladness.

Look: what a fool taketh in hand, he thinketh it well done; but he that is wise, will be counseled.

The law is a well of life unto the wise; that it may keep him from the snares of death.

An ignorant body believeth all things; but whoso hath understanding, looketh well to his goings.

An impatient man handleth foolishly; but he that is well advised, doth other ways.

The fear of the LORD is a well of life; to avoid the snares of death.

The way of the slothful is full of thorns; but the street of the righteous is well cleansed.

A fool rejoiceth in foolish things; but a wise man looketh well to his own goings.

A man may well purpose a thing in his heart; but the answer of the tongue cometh of the LORD.

The path of the righteous escheweth evil; and whoso looketh well to his ways, keepeth his own soul.

She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not her bread with idleness.

"They wounded me," shalt thou say, "but it hath not hurt me. They smote me, but I felt it not. When I am well awakened, I will go to the drink again."

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

He maketh himself to be well loved, that giveth a good answer.

First, make up thy work that is without, and look well unto that which thou hast in the field, and then build thine house.

This I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and took it for a warning.

A righteous man falling down before the ungodly, is like a troubled well and a spring that is destroyed.

A man of experience discerneth all things well, but whoso hireth a fool, hireth such one as will take no heed.

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

See that thou know the number of thy cattle thy self, and look well to thy flocks.

The rich man thinketh himself to be wise; but the poor that hath understanding, can perceive him well enough.

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

He that is of a proud stomach, stirreth up strife; but he that putteth his trust in the LORD, shall be well fed.

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