Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.

He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.

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

Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.

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

It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.