A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.
A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?
For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
Open rebuke is better than secret love.
And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
