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- Differing weights and differing measures, Both of them are abominable to the LORD.
- It is by his deeds that a lad distinguishes himself If his conduct is pure and right.
- The hearing ear and the seeing eye, The LORD has made both of them.
- Do not love sleep, or you will become poor; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with food.
- "Bad, bad," says the buyer, But when he goes his way, then he boasts.
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- There is gold, and an abundance of jewels; But the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.
- Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger; And for foreigners, hold him in pledge.
- Bread obtained by falsehood is sweet to a man, But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.
- Prepare plans by consultation, And make war by wise guidance.
- He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip.
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- He who curses his father or his mother, His lamp will go out in time of darkness.
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