He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

He that walketh in His uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth Him.

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask Him?

He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.