- A fool is quick to show his anger,
but a prudent man ignores an insult. - A house and wealth are inherited from parents,
but a prudent wife is a gift from the Lord. - The prudent man perceives danger and seeks shelter,
while the simple continue forward and pay the penalty. - A fool spurns his father’s correction,
but whoever heeds admonition is prudent. - Where many words are spoken, sin is not absent,
but whoever restrains his tongue is prudent. - Let those who are wise understand these words,
and let the prudent acknowledge them.
For straight are the ways of the Lord;
the upright walk in them,
but sinners stumble. - Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;
if he closes his lips, he is regarded as intelligent.
You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, what can be done to make it salty once again? It is no longer good for anything, and thus it is cast out and trampled underfoot.