My son, if thou hast sinned, add no more thereto; but pray for the former sins to be forgiven thee.
Flee from sin as from the face of a serpent: for if thou comest too near it, it will bite thee.
Every iniquity is as a two-edged sword; the wounds whereof cannot be healed.
Reproach and scorn are stripped of riches, and by such means also a proud house is stripped.
The prayer of the poor reacheth unto the ears of the Lord, and justice shall be executed for him speedily.
He that hateth correction is in the way of a sinner: but he that feareth the Lord will repent from his heart.
He that is of an unruly tongue is far renowned, but a man of understanding knoweth when he falleth.
He that buildeth his house with other men's money is like one that gathereth himself stones against winter.
The congregation of sinners is a tumultuous assembly; and a fire shall burn amongst them.
The way of transgressors is paved with stones, but at the end thereof is the pit of hell.
He that keepeth the law getteth the understanding thereof.
And the end of the fear of the Lord is wisdom.
He that is not cunning shall not be taught.
And there is a cunning man that is full of bitterness.
The knowledge of a wise man shall abound as a flood, and his counsel is as a fountain of life.
The inner part of a fool is as a broken vessel, it will hold no knowledge.
When a man of understanding heareth wisdom, he commendeth it, and addeth unto it: but a riotous man, when he heareth it, despiseth it, and casteth it behind his back.
The talk of a fool is as a burden by the way: but grace is found in the lips of the wise.
The mouth of the prudent is sought after in the congregation, and his words are thought upon in their heart.
Wisdom is unto a fool as a ruined house: and the knowledge of him that is without understanding is unmeaning talk.
Instruction unto fools is as fetters on the feet, and as manacles on the right hand.
A fool lifteth up his voice when he laugh eth; but a wise man doth scarce smile quietly.
Instruction to a man of understanding is as an ornament of gold, and as a bracelet upon his right arm.
The foot of a fool runneth into the house; but a man of experience is ashamed.
A fool looketh in at the door into the house; but he that is well Nurtured will stand without.
It is a sign of lack of upbringing to hearken at the door: but a man of understanding will be grieved at such dishonour.
The lips of fools will speak absurdities: and the words of the prudent are weighed in the balance.
The hearts of fools are in their mouths; but the mouths of the wise are in their hearts.
When a hypocrite curseth Satan, he curseth his own soul.
A whisperer defileth his own soul, and his company is hateful.