“Like one who takes a dog by the ears is he who passes by and meddles with strife not belonging to him.”

“Take away the dross from the silver, and there comes out a vessel for the smith;”

“Eat honey, my son, for it is good; honey from the comb is sweet to your taste.”

“Listen, my son, and be wise, and direct your heart in the way.”

“He who is generous will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor.”

“When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.”

“Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, but any fool will quarrel.”

“The foolishness of man ruins his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.”

“The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the body.”

“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.”