In the light of the king's face there is life; and his approval is like a cloud of spring rain.

Like a troubled fountain and a dirty spring, is an upright man who has to give way before evil-doers.

Unnumbered women have done well, but you are better than all of them.

When things go well for the upright man, all the town is glad; at the death of sinners, there are cries of joy.

There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.

A man taking false news is a cause of trouble, but he who gives news rightly makes things well.

The house of the sinner will be overturned, but the tent of the upright man will do well.

Take care to have knowledge about the condition of your flocks, looking well after your herds;

When the upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen.

He who keeps his sins secret will not do well; but one who is open about them, and gives them up, will get mercy.

A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.

An offering of money is like a stone of great price in the eyes of him who has it: wherever he goes, he does well.