Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.

My son, fear thou the Lord and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:

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

To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord.

The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

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

A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.