Counsel a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will add to his learning.

A wise man is strong, and a knowledgeable man grows in strength.

A wise man attacks the city of the mighty, bringing down the fortress in which they trust.

When a wise man has a dispute with a fool, the fool either rages or laughs without relief.

Scornful men enflame a city, but the wise defuse anger.

Whoever keeps company with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.

The rich man may be wise in his own opinion; but a discerning, poor man sees through him.

Go to the ant, you lazy man! Observe its ways and become wise.

A man is praised because of his wise words, but the perverted mind will be despised.

The lifestyle of the fool is right in his own opinion, but wise is the man who listens to advice.

A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Precious treasures and oil are found where the wise live, but a foolish man devours them.

Do you see a man who is wise in his own opinion? There's more hope for a fool than for him.