The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

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

The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.

He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.