- Authority will be granted to the diligent,
but the lazy will be enslaved. - Anxiety in the human heart weighs it down,
but a kind word makes it glad. - He who guards his mouth makes his life secure,
but one who talks excessively ensures his own downfall. - A wealthy man pays a ransom to save his life;
a poor man never has to worry about such threats. - An ignorant man causes strife by his insolence,
but wisdom is found with those who take advice. - Wealth hastily acquired will dwindle away,
but when amassed little by little, it will increase. - Hope deferred sickens the heart,
but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. - Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise,
but he who mingles with fools will suffer harm. - A truthful witness does not lie,
but a false witness lies incessantly. - There is a way that seems right to a man,
but the end of it leads to death. - Diligent labor always yields profit,
but idle conversation only leads to poverty. - A patient man shows good sense,
but a quick-tempered man displays the height of folly. - Righteousness is a sign of a nation’s greatness,
but sin degrades any people. - A gentle reply turns away wrath,
but a harsh word arouses anger. - A wholesome tongue is a tree of life,
but an undisciplined tongue crushes the spirit. - A fool spurns his father’s correction,
but whoever heeds admonition is prudent. - It is better to have a little and fear the Lord
than to possess immense wealth and suffer anguish. - Plans miscarry when counsel is lacking,
but they succeed when there are many counselors. - A man is joyful when he utters apt answers,
and even more satisfying is a word in season. - The fear of the Lord provides instruction in wisdom,
and to be humble is the way to honor. - Entrust everything that you do to the Lord,
and your plans will turn out to be successful. - It is better to have little and be righteous
than to acquire great riches with injustice. - A man may plan his own course,
but the Lord makes his steps secure. - It is better to acquire wisdom rather than gold,
and more desirable to acquire understanding rather than silver. - The one who pays heed to instruction prospers,
and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.
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