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As a whip for a horse, and a goad for an ass, so is a rod for a simple nation.

He that sends a message by a foolish messenger procures for himself a reproach from his own ways.

All the flesh of fools endures much hardship; for their fury is brought to nought.

so are all that lay wait for their own friends, and when they are discovered, say, I did it in jest.

A hearth for coals, and wood for fire; and railing man for the tumult of strife.

Though thine enemy intreat thee with a loud voice, consent not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.

He that digs a pit for his neighbour shall fall into it: and he that rolls a stone, rolls it upon himself.

Boast not of to-morrow; for thou knowest not what the next day shall bring forth.

Take away the man’s garment, (for a scorner has passed by) whoever lays waste another’s goods.

Fire is the trial for silver and gold; and a man is tried by the mouth of them that praise him. The heart of the transgressor seeks after mischiefs; but an upright heart seeks knowledge.

For a man has not strength and power for ever; neither does he transmit it from generation to generation.

that thou mayest have wool of sheep for clothing: pay attention to the land, that thou mayest have lambs.

My son, thou hast from me words very useful for thy life, and for the life of thy servants.

He that increases his wealth by usuries and unjust gains, gathers it for him that pities the poor.

He that becomes surety for a man charged with murder shall be an exile, and not in safety. Chasten thy son, and he shall love thee, and give honour to thy soul: he shall not obey a sinful nation.

He that reverences not the persons of the just is not good: such a one will sell a man for a morsel of bread.

A reprover is better than a stiff-necked man: for when the latter is suddenly set on fire, there shall be no remedy.

A great snare is spread for a sinner: but the righteous shall be in joy and gladness.

A righteous man knows how to judge for the poor: but the ungodly understands not knowledge; and the poor man has not an understanding mind.

Who shall find a virtuous woman? for such a one is more valuable than precious stones.