Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.

Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.

A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

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

The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.