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

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

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

Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars:

Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?

Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:

He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.

A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: