Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

1Te great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.

Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.

Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.

Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.