Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

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

When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.