In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

By the blessing of the upright is a city exalted, And by the mouth of the wicked thrown down.

In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.

For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

Let not thine heart decline to her (false teachings) ways, go not astray in her paths.

When thou goest, it (Commandments) shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.

My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding: