Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.

The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.

Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the Lord.

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.