In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.

Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.

Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.

Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

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

Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.