He who loves [only selfish] pleasure will become a poor man;
He who loves and is devoted to wine and [olive] oil will not become rich.

It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.

Or he who hears it will shame you
And the rumor about you [and your action in court] will have no end.

Ill-gotten gains do not profit anyone,
but righteousness rescues from death.

A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up?

Delayed hope makes the heart ill, but fulfilled longing is a tree of life.

“They struck me, but I did not become ill;
They beat me, but I did not know it.
When shall I awake?
I will seek another drink.”