Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.

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

Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

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

Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.