I said to myself, “God will judge both the righteous man and the wicked man,” for a time for every matter and for every deed is there.

Do not be hasty in word or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter in the presence of God. For God is in heaven and you are on the earth; therefore let your words be few.

The end of a matter is better than its beginning;
Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit.

Who is like the wise man and who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man’s wisdom illumines him and causes his stern face to beam.

Do not be in a hurry to leave him. Do not join in an evil matter, for he will do whatever he pleases.”

Furthermore, in your bedchamber do not curse a king, and in your sleeping rooms do not curse a rich man, for a bird of the heavens will carry the sound and the winged creature will make the matter known.