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.

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

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

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