Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.

He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;

He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

 Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:

 Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.

The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and He overthroweth the words of the transgressor.

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.