He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

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

 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.