Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long.

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

It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

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

The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

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