Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.

 My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.

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

Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

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

 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.