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My son, hear me, and despise me not, and at the last thou shalt find as I told thee: in all thy works be quick, so shall there no sickness come unto thee.

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

But against him that is a niggard of his meat the whole city shall murmur; and the testimonies of his niggardness shall not be doubted of.

But against him that is a niggard of his meat the whole city shall murmur; and the testimonies of his niggardness shall not be doubted of.

The furnace proveth the edge by dipping: so doth wine the hearts of the proud by drunkeness.

The furnace proveth the edge by dipping: so doth wine the hearts of the proud by drunkeness.

The furnace proveth the edge by dipping: so doth wine the hearts of the proud by drunkeness.

The furnace proveth the edge by dipping: so doth wine the hearts of the proud by drunkeness.

Wine measurably drunk and in season bringeth gladness of the heart, and cheerfulness of the mind:

Wine measurably drunk and in season bringeth gladness of the heart, and cheerfulness of the mind:

But wine drunken with excess maketh bitterness of the mind, with brawling and quarrelling.

Drunkenness increaseth the rage of a fool till he offend: it diminisheth strength, and maketh wounds.

Rebuke not thy neighbour at the wine, and despise him not in his mirth: give him no despiteful words, and press not upon him with urging him [to drink.]

If thou be made the master [of a feast,] lift not thyself up, but be among them as one of the rest; take diligent care for them, and so sit down.

If thou be made the master [of a feast,] lift not thyself up, but be among them as one of the rest; take diligent care for them, and so sit down.

And when thou hast done all thy office, take thy place, that thou mayest be merry with them, and receive a crown for thy well ordering of the feast.

Speak, thou that art the elder, for it becometh thee, but with sound judgment; and hinder not musick.

As a signet of an emerald set in a work of gold, so is the melody of musick with pleasant wine.

Before the thunder goeth lightning; and before a shamefaced man shall go favour.

Rise up betimes, and be not the last; but get thee home without delay.

Whoso feareth the Lord will receive his discipline; and they that seek him early shall find favour.

He that seeketh the law shall be filled therewith: but the hypocrite will be offended thereat.

He that seeketh the law shall be filled therewith: but the hypocrite will be offended thereat.

They that fear the Lord shall find judgment, and shall kindle justice as a light.

Go not in a way wherein thou mayest fall, and stumble not among the stones.

In every good work trust thy own soul; for this is the keeping of the commandments.

In every good work trust thy own soul; for this is the keeping of the commandments.

He that believeth in the Lord taketh heed to the commandment; and he that trusteth in him shall fare never the worse.

He that believeth in the Lord taketh heed to the commandment; and he that trusteth in him shall fare never the worse.

He that believeth in the Lord taketh heed to the commandment; and he that trusteth in him shall fare never the worse.

There shall no evil happen unto him that feareth the Lord; but in temptation even again he will deliver him.

A wise man hateth not the law; but he that is an hypocrite therein is as a ship in a storm.

A man of understanding trusteth in the law; and the law is faithful unto him, as an oracle.

A man of understanding trusteth in the law; and the law is faithful unto him, as an oracle.

The heart of the foolish is like a cartwheel; and his thoughts are like a rolling axletree.

The heart of the foolish is like a cartwheel; and his thoughts are like a rolling axletree.

Why doth one day excel another, when as all the light of every day in the year is of the sun?

Why doth one day excel another, when as all the light of every day in the year is of the sun?

Why doth one day excel another, when as all the light of every day in the year is of the sun?

By the knowledge of the Lord they were distinguished: and he altered seasons and feasts.

By the knowledge of the Lord they were distinguished: and he altered seasons and feasts.

And all men are from the ground, and Adam was created of earth:

In much knowledge the Lord hath divided them, and made their ways diverse.

As the clay is in the potter’s hand, to fashion it at his pleasure: so man is in the hand of him that made him, to render to them as liketh him best.

As the clay is in the potter’s hand, to fashion it at his pleasure: so man is in the hand of him that made him, to render to them as liketh him best.

As the clay is in the potter’s hand, to fashion it at his pleasure: so man is in the hand of him that made him, to render to them as liketh him best.

Good is set against evil, and life against death: so is the godly against the sinner, and the sinner against the godly.

Good is set against evil, and life against death: so is the godly against the sinner, and the sinner against the godly.

Good is set against evil, and life against death: so is the godly against the sinner, and the sinner against the godly.

Good is set against evil, and life against death: so is the godly against the sinner, and the sinner against the godly.

So look upon all the works of the most High; and there are two and two, one against another.

So look upon all the works of the most High; and there are two and two, one against another.

I awaked up last of all, as one that gathereth after the grapegatherers: by the blessing of the Lord I profited, and filled my winepress like a gatherer of grapes.

I awaked up last of all, as one that gathereth after the grapegatherers: by the blessing of the Lord I profited, and filled my winepress like a gatherer of grapes.

I awaked up last of all, as one that gathereth after the grapegatherers: by the blessing of the Lord I profited, and filled my winepress like a gatherer of grapes.

Hear me, O ye great men of the people, and hearken with your ears, ye rulers of the congregation.

Hear me, O ye great men of the people, and hearken with your ears, ye rulers of the congregation.

Give not thy son and wife, thy brother and friend, power over thee while thou livest, and give not thy goods to another: lest it repent thee, and thou intreat for the same again.

In all thy works keep to thyself the preeminence; leave not a stain in thine honour.

At the time when thou shalt end thy days, and finish thy life, distribute thine inheritance.

Fodder, a wand, and burdens, are for the ass; and bread, correction, and work, for a servant.

A yoke and a collar do bow the neck: so are tortures and torments for an evil servant.

The hopes of a man void of understanding are vain and false: and dreams lift up fools.

Whoso regardeth dreams is like him that catcheth at a shadow, and followeth after the wind.

The vision of dreams is the resemblance of one thing to another, even as the likeness of a face to a face.

The vision of dreams is the resemblance of one thing to another, even as the likeness of a face to a face.

The vision of dreams is the resemblance of one thing to another, even as the likeness of a face to a face.

Divinations, and soothsayings, and dreams, are vain: and the heart fancieth, as a woman’s heart in travail.

If they be not sent from the most High in thy visitation, set not thy heart upon them.

The law shall be found perfect without lies: and wisdom is perfection to a faithful mouth.

The spirit of those that fear the Lord shall live; for their hope is in him that saveth them.

The spirit of those that fear the Lord shall live; for their hope is in him that saveth them.

Whoso feareth the Lord shall not fear nor be afraid; for he is his hope.

Blessed is the soul of him that feareth the Lord: to whom doth he look? and who is his strength?

Blessed is the soul of him that feareth the Lord: to whom doth he look? and who is his strength?

For the eyes of the Lord are upon them that love him, he is their mighty protection and strong stay, a defence from heat, and a cover from the sun at noon, a preservation from stumbling, and an help from falling.

For the eyes of the Lord are upon them that love him, he is their mighty protection and strong stay, a defence from heat, and a cover from the sun at noon, a preservation from stumbling, and an help from falling.

For the eyes of the Lord are upon them that love him, he is their mighty protection and strong stay, a defence from heat, and a cover from the sun at noon, a preservation from stumbling, and an help from falling.

He raiseth up the soul, and lighteneth the eyes: he giveth health, life, and blessing.

He raiseth up the soul, and lighteneth the eyes: he giveth health, life, and blessing.

He that sacrificeth of a thing wrongfully gotten, his offering is ridiculous; and the gifts of unjust men are not accepted.

The most High is not pleased with the offerings of the wicked; neither is he pacified for sin by the multitude of sacrifices.

The most High is not pleased with the offerings of the wicked; neither is he pacified for sin by the multitude of sacrifices.

The most High is not pleased with the offerings of the wicked; neither is he pacified for sin by the multitude of sacrifices.

The most High is not pleased with the offerings of the wicked; neither is he pacified for sin by the multitude of sacrifices.

Whoso bringeth an offering of the goods of the poor doeth as one that killeth the son before his father’s eyes.

Whoso bringeth an offering of the goods of the poor doeth as one that killeth the son before his father’s eyes.

Whoso bringeth an offering of the goods of the poor doeth as one that killeth the son before his father’s eyes.

The bread of the needy is their life: he that defraudeth him thereof is a man of blood.

The bread of the needy is their life: he that defraudeth him thereof is a man of blood.

He that taketh away his neighbour’s living slayeth him; and he that defraudeth the labourer of his hire is a bloodshedder.

When one prayeth, and another curseth, whose voice will the Lord hear?

He that washeth himself after the touching of a dead body, if he touch it again, what availeth his washing?

So is it with a man that fasteth for his sins, and goeth again, and doeth the same: who will hear his prayer? or what doth his humbling profit him?

He that keepeth the law bringeth offerings enough: he that taketh heed to the commandment offereth a peace offering.

He that keepeth the law bringeth offerings enough: he that taketh heed to the commandment offereth a peace offering.

To depart from wickedness is a thing pleasing to the Lord; and to forsake unrighteousness is a propitiation.

Thou shalt not appear empty before the Lord.

For all these things [are to be done] because of the commandment.

The offering of the righteous maketh the altar fat, and the sweet savour thereof is before the most High.