A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband . . .

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

The Lord will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.

Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars:

O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.