Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.

A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.

For the Lord will plead their (afflicted) cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord.