Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

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

As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

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

A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

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

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

There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.