My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.

He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

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

A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

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