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Necessary patience in seeking the Lord is better than he that leadeth his life without a guide.

A prayer out of a poor man’s mouth reacheth to the ears of God, and his judgment cometh speedily.

He that hateth to be reproved is in the way of sinners: but he that feareth the Lord will repent from his heart.

He that buildeth his house with other men’s money is like one that gathereth himself stones for the tomb of his burial.

He that buildeth his house with other men’s money is like one that gathereth himself stones for the tomb of his burial.

The knowledge of a wise man shall abound like a flood: and his counsel is like a pure fountain of life.

If a skilful man hear a wise word, he will commend it, and add unto it: but as soon as one of no understanding heareth it, it displeaseth him, and he casteth it behind his back.

They enquire at the mouth of the wise man in the congregation, and they shall ponder his words in their heart.

A fool lifteth up his voice with laughter; but a wise man doth scarce smile a little.

Learning is unto a wise man as an ornament of gold, and like a bracelet upon his right arm.

A foolish man’s foot is soon in his [neighbour’s] house: but a man of experience is ashamed of him.

When the ungodly curseth Satan, he curseth his own soul.

A whisperer defileth his own soul, and is hated wheresoever he dwelleth.

A slothful man is compared to a filthy stone, and every one will hiss him out to his disgrace.

A slothful man is compared to the filth of a dunghill: every man that takes it up will shake his hand.

An evilnurtured son is the dishonour of his father that begat him: and a [foolish] daughter is born to his loss.

An evilnurtured son is the dishonour of his father that begat him: and a [foolish] daughter is born to his loss.

He that telleth a tale to a fool speaketh to one in a slumber: when he hath told his tale, he will say, What is the matter?

Seven days do men mourn for him that is dead; but for a fool and an ungodly man all the days of his life.

Talk not much with a fool, and go not to him that hath no understanding: beware of him, lest thou have trouble, and thou shalt never be defiled with his fooleries: depart from him, and thou shalt find rest, and never be disquieted with madness.

Whoso casteth a stone at the birds frayeth them away: and he that upbraideth his friend breaketh friendship.

Be faithful to thy neighbour in his poverty, that thou mayest rejoice in his prosperity: abide stedfast unto him in the time of his trouble, that thou mayest be heir with him in his heritage: for a mean estate is not always to be contemned: nor the rich that is foolish to be had in admiration.

Be faithful to thy neighbour in his poverty, that thou mayest rejoice in his prosperity: abide stedfast unto him in the time of his trouble, that thou mayest be heir with him in his heritage: for a mean estate is not always to be contemned: nor the rich that is foolish to be had in admiration.

Be faithful to thy neighbour in his poverty, that thou mayest rejoice in his prosperity: abide stedfast unto him in the time of his trouble, that thou mayest be heir with him in his heritage: for a mean estate is not always to be contemned: nor the rich that is foolish to be had in admiration.

Be faithful to thy neighbour in his poverty, that thou mayest rejoice in his prosperity: abide stedfast unto him in the time of his trouble, that thou mayest be heir with him in his heritage: for a mean estate is not always to be contemned: nor the rich that is foolish to be had in admiration.

Hear, O ye children, the discipline of the mouth: he that keepeth it shall never be taken in his lips.

The sinner shall be left in his foolishness: both the evil speaker and the proud shall fall thereby.

A man that useth much swearing shall be filled with iniquity, and the plague shall never depart from his house: if he shall offend, his sin shall be upon him: and if he acknowledge not his sin, he maketh a double offence: and if he swear in vain, he shall not be innocent, but his house shall be full of calamities.

A man that useth much swearing shall be filled with iniquity, and the plague shall never depart from his house: if he shall offend, his sin shall be upon him: and if he acknowledge not his sin, he maketh a double offence: and if he swear in vain, he shall not be innocent, but his house shall be full of calamities.

A man that useth much swearing shall be filled with iniquity, and the plague shall never depart from his house: if he shall offend, his sin shall be upon him: and if he acknowledge not his sin, he maketh a double offence: and if he swear in vain, he shall not be innocent, but his house shall be full of calamities.

A man that useth much swearing shall be filled with iniquity, and the plague shall never depart from his house: if he shall offend, his sin shall be upon him: and if he acknowledge not his sin, he maketh a double offence: and if he swear in vain, he shall not be innocent, but his house shall be full of calamities.

The man that is accustomed to opprobrious words will never be reformed all the days of his life.

Two sorts of men multiply sin, and the third will bring wrath: a hot mind is as a burning fire, it will never be quenched till it be consumed: a fornicator in the body of his flesh will never cease till he hath kindled a fire.

A man that breaketh wedlock, saying thus in his heart, Who seeth me? I am compassed about with darkness, the walls cover me, and no body seeth me; what need I to fear? the most High will not remember my sins:

In the congregation of the most High shall she open her mouth, and triumph before his power.

He filleth all things with his wisdom, as Phison and as Tigris in the time of the new fruits.

There be nine things which I have judged in mine heart to be happy, and the tenth I will utter with my tongue: A man that hath joy of his children; and he that liveth to see the fall of his enemy:

There be nine things which I have judged in mine heart to be happy, and the tenth I will utter with my tongue: A man that hath joy of his children; and he that liveth to see the fall of his enemy:

Well is him that dwelleth with a wife of understanding, and that hath not slipped with his tongue, and that hath not served a man more unworthy than himself:

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of his love: and faith is the beginning of cleaving unto him.

Her husband shall sit among his neighbours; and when he heareth it shall sigh bitterly.

Blessed is the man that hath a virtuous wife, for the number of his days shall be double.

A virtuous woman rejoiceth her husband, and he shall fulfil the years of his life in peace.

The grace of a wife delighteth her husband, and her discretion will fatten his bones.

Many have sinned for a small matter; and he that seeketh for abundance will turn his eyes away.

Unless a man hold himself diligently in the fear of the Lord, his house shall soon be overthrown.

As when one sifteth with a sieve, the refuse remaineth; so the filth of man in his talk.

The furnace proveth the potter’s vessels; so the trial of man is in his reasoning.

The talk of him that sweareth much maketh the hair stand upright; and their brawls make one stop his ears.

Whoso discovereth secrets loseth his credit; and shall never find friend to his mind.

Whoso discovereth secrets loseth his credit; and shall never find friend to his mind.

Love thy friend, and be faithful unto him: but if thou betrayest his secrets, follow no more after him.

For as a man hath destroyed his enemy; so hast thou lost the love of thy neighbor.

As one that letteth a bird go out of his hand, so hast thou let thy neighbour go, and shalt not get him again

When thou art present, he will speak sweetly, and will admire thy words: but at the last he will writhe his mouth, and slander thy sayings.

Whoso casteth a stone on high casteth it on his own head; and a deceitful stroke shall make wounds.

He that revengeth shall find vengeance from the Lord, and he will surely keep his sins [in remembrance.]

He sheweth no mercy to a man, which is like himself: and doth he ask forgiveness of his own sins?

If he that is but flesh nourish hatred, who will intreat for pardon of his sins?

As the matter of the fire is, so it burneth: and as a man’s strength is, so is his wrath; and according to his riches his anger riseth; and the stronger they are which contend, the more they will be inflamed.

As the matter of the fire is, so it burneth: and as a man’s strength is, so is his wrath; and according to his riches his anger riseth; and the stronger they are which contend, the more they will be inflamed.

As the matter of the fire is, so it burneth: and as a man’s strength is, so is his wrath; and according to his riches his anger riseth; and the stronger they are which contend, the more they will be inflamed.

He that is merciful will lend unto his neighbour; and he that strengtheneth his hand keepeth the commandments.

He that is merciful will lend unto his neighbour; and he that strengtheneth his hand keepeth the commandments.

Lend to thy neighbour in time of his need, and pay thou thy neighbour again in due season.

Till he hath received, he will kiss a man’s hand; and for his neighbour’s money he will speak submissly: but when he should repay, he will prolong the time, and return words of grief, and complain of the time.

If he prevail, he shall hardly receive the half, and he will count as if he had found it: if not, he hath deprived him of his money, and he hath gotten him an enemy without cause: he payeth him with cursings and railings; and for honour he will pay him disgrace.

Help the poor for the commandment’s sake, and turn him not away because of his poverty.

An honest man is surety for his neighbour: but he that is impudent will forsake him.

Forget not the friendship of thy surety, for he hath given his life for thee.

A sinner will overthrow the good estate of his surety:

He that loveth his son causeth him oft to feel the rod, that he may have joy of him in the end.

He that chastiseth his son shall have joy in him, and shall rejoice of him among his acquaintance.

He that chastiseth his son shall have joy in him, and shall rejoice of him among his acquaintance.

He that teacheth his son grieveth the enemy: and before his friends he shall rejoice of him.

He that teacheth his son grieveth the enemy: and before his friends he shall rejoice of him.

Though his father die, yet he is as though he were not dead: for he hath left one behind him that is like himself.

He left behind him an avenger against his enemies, and one that shall requite kindness to his friends.

He left behind him an avenger against his enemies, and one that shall requite kindness to his friends.

He that maketh too much of his son shall bind up his wounds; and his bowels will be troubled at every cry.

He that maketh too much of his son shall bind up his wounds; and his bowels will be troubled at every cry.

He that maketh too much of his son shall bind up his wounds; and his bowels will be troubled at every cry.

Give him no liberty in his youth, and wink not at his follies.

Give him no liberty in his youth, and wink not at his follies.

Bow down his neck while he is young, and beat him on the sides while he is a child, lest he wax stubborn, and be disobedient unto thee, and so bring sorrow to thine heart.

Chastise thy son, and hold him to labour, lest his lewd behaviour be an offence unto thee.

Better is the poor, being sound and strong of constitution, than a rich man that is afflicted in his body.

He seeth with his eyes and groaneth, as an eunuch that embraceth a virgin and sigheth.

The gladness of the heart is the life of man, and the joyfulness of a man prolongeth his days.

A cheerful and good heart will have a care of his meat and diet.

The rich hath great labour in gathering riches together; and when he resteth, he is filled with his delicates.

The poor laboureth in his poor estate; and when he leaveth off, he is still needy.

Who is he? and we will call him blessed: for wonderful things hath he done among his people.

His goods shall be established, and the congregation shall declare his alms.

His goods shall be established, and the congregation shall declare his alms.

A very little is sufficient for a man well nurtured, and he fetcheth not his wind short upon his bed.

A very little is sufficient for a man well nurtured, and he fetcheth not his wind short upon his bed.

Sound sleep cometh of moderate eating: he riseth early, and his wits are with him: but the pain of watching, and choler, and pangs of the belly, are with an unsatiable man.

Whoso is liberal of his meat, men shall speak well of him; and the report of his good housekeeping will be believed.

Whoso is liberal of his meat, men shall speak well of him; and the report of his good housekeeping will be believed.