A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.

So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.

My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.

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

The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly.