Where there is no wisdom, the people fall; but in the multitude of wise men there is safety.

Without wisdom, purposes are defeated, but by many wise men they are established.

For by wise counsel you shall make your war; and in a multitude of wise men there is safety.

A wise man is strong; yes, a man of knowledge increases strength.

If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no rest.

Do not reprove a scorner, lest he hate you; give to a wise man, and he will love you.

A wise man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools cries out foolishness.

The simple believes every word, but the wise man watches his step.

The wrath of a king is as messengers of death, but a wise man will quiet it.

A reproof enters more into a wise man than a thousand stripes into a fool.

Scornful men bring a city into a snare, but the wise turn away wrath.

If you are wise, you shall be wise for yourself; but if you scorn, you alone shall bear it.

When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

He who walks with the wise shall be wise, but a companion with fools shall be destroyed.

A desirable treasure and oil are in the home of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

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

Even a fool, when he is silent, is counted wise, and he who shuts his lips is counted as a man of understanding.

The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding searches him out.

Give to a wise one, and he will be still wiser; teach a just one, and he will increase in learning.