A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple go on, and suffer for it. (22:3)

Wealth hastily gotten will dwindle, but he who gathers little by little will increase it. (13:11)

A tranquil mind gives life to the flesh, but passion makes the bones rot. (14:30)

A man’s mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. (16:9)

Fret not yourself because of evildoers, and be not envious of the wicked; for the evil man has no future; the lamp of the wicked will be put out. (24:19-20)

The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends. (14:20)

A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones. (12:4)

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. (9:10)

The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out. (13:9)

An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices. (29:6)

It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury, much less for a slave to rule over princes. (19:10)