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- He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
- The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
- The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.
- The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.
- Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
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- He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend.
- The eyes of the LORD keep watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.
- The sluggard says, "There is a lion outside!" or, "I will be murdered in the streets!"
- The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; he who is under the LORD's wrath will fall into it.
- Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.
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- He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
- Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
- For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
- That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.
- Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,
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- He who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and he who gives gifts to the rich--both come to poverty.
- Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach,
- for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart and have all of them ready on your lips.
- So that your trust may be in the LORD, I teach you today, even you.
- Have I not written thirty sayings for you, sayings of counsel and knowledge,
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- That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?
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- teaching you true and reliable words, so that you can give sound answers to him who sent you?
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