As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.

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

He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

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.

Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.

In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.