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

He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.

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

The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

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

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.