I almost came to complete ruin in the midst of the whole congregation!"

The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

The one who winks his eye causes trouble, and the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

The wealth of a rich person is like a fortified city, but the poor are brought to ruin by their poverty.

The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

A king's glory is the abundance of people, but the lack of subjects is the ruin of a ruler.

The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his life.

A foolish child is the ruin of his father, and a contentious wife is like a constant dripping.

The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked; he overthrows the wicked to their ruin.

A lying tongue hates those crushed by it, and a flattering mouth works ruin.

Do not give your strength to women, nor your ways to that which ruins kings.