By wisdom the LORD laid the earth's foundations, and by understanding he set the heavens in place.

My son, do not let wisdom leave your sight. Carefully observe sound judgment and discernment,

When you sit down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be pleasant.

Do not let them out of your sight; keep them within your heart.

when he set a boundary for the sea so the waters would not exceed his limits, when he marked out the foundations of the earth.

She has prepared her food, she has spiced her wine, and she also has set her dining table.

She sits at the entrance of her house, on a seat high above the city.

"Stolen waters are sweet, and food eaten in secret is delicious."

Fulfilled longing is sweet to the soul, but avoiding evil is detestable to the fool.

Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find competent advice.

A happy heart enlightens the face, but a sad heart reflects a broken spirit.

Pleasant words are honey from a honeycomb sweet to the soul and healing for the body.

Discipline your son while there is still hope but don't set your heart on his destruction.

Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but later his mouth will be full of gravel.

Don't remove an ancient boundary stone that was set up by your ancestors.

Whenever you sit down to dine with a ruler, carefully think about what is before you.

My son, eat honey, because it's good for you; indeed, drippings from the honeycomb are sweet to your taste;

Like golden apples set in silver is a word spoken at the right time.

Seldom set foot in your neighbor's home; otherwise, he'll grow weary and hate you.

Taking your coat off when it's cold or pouring vinegar on soda that's what singing songs does to a heavy heart.

The person who is full spurns honey, but to a hungry person even the bitter seems sweet.

Ointments and perfume encourage the heart; in a similar way, a friend's advice is sweet to the soul.