The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the Lord trieth the hearts.

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

A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

All the words of my (Wisdom) mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.