Arrogance only brings quarreling, but those receiving advice are wise.

What the wise have to teach is a fountain of life and causes someone to avoid the snares of death.

Every wise woman builds up her household, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

What a fool says brings a rod to his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

The wise person fears and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and overconfident.

The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the stupidity of fools is just that stupidity!

The king approves the wise servant, but he is angry at anyone who acts shamefully.

The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.

What the wise have to say disseminates knowledge, but it's not in the heart of fools to do so.

The arrogant mocker never loves the one who corrects him; he will not inquire of the wise.

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

The way of life leads upward for the wise so he may avoid Sheol below.

Whoever listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.

The king's wrath results in a death sentence, but whoever is wise will appease him.

The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning, and that pleasant speech promotes instruction.

A wise person's thoughts control his words, and his speech promotes instruction.

Even a fool is thought to be wise when he remains silent; he is thought to be prudent when he keeps his mouth shut.

The mind of a discerning person gains knowledge, while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge.

Listen to advice and accept discipline, and you'll be wise for the rest of your life.

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his noble conduct that his actions are done humbly and wisely.

And who knows whether he will be wise or foolish? Either way, he will take possession of everything that I have done on earth, especially where I have excelled. This also is pointless.

A poor but wise youth is better than an old but foolish king who will no longer accept correction.

For what advantage has the wise person over the fool? What advantage does the poor man have in knowing how to face life?

For the wise person thinks carefully when in mourning, but fools focus their thoughts on pleasure.

It is better to listen to a wise person's rebuke than to listen to the praise of fools.

Unjust gain makes the wise foolish, and a bribe corrupts the heart.

Wise use of possessions is good; it brings benefit to the living.

Do not be overly righteous, nor be overly wise. Why be self-destructive?

Wisdom given as strength to a wise person is better than having ten powerful men in the city.

Who is really wise? Who knows how to interpret this saying: "A person's wisdom improves his appearance, softening a harsh countenance."

Whoever obeys his commands will not experience harm, and the wise in heart will discern both the appropriate time and response.

Now there was found within it a poor, but wise man. He delivered the city by his wisdom, but not one person remembered that poor man.

The softly spoken words of the wise are to be heard rather than the shouts of a ruler of fools.

A wise man's heart tends toward his right, but a fool's heart tends toward his left.

The words spoken by the wise are gracious, but the lips of a fool will devour him.

Moreover, besides being wise himself, the Teacher taught people what he had learned by listening, making inquiries, and composing many proverbs.

Sayings from the wise are like cattle prods and well fastened nails; this masterful collection was given by one shepherd.

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

Be wise, my son, and make me happy, so I can reply to anyone who insults me.

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

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

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

Four things on earth are small, but they are very, very wise:

Then I told myself, "Whatever happens to the fool will happen also to me. Therefore what's the point in being so wise?" And I told myself that this also is pointless.

"How terrible it will be for those who are wise in their own opinion, and clever in their own reckoning!