- Better is the poor who walks in his simplicity, than the rich who twists his lips and is unwise
- Where there is no knowledge of the soul, there is no good. And whoever hurries with his feet will stumble
- The foolishness of a man undermines his steps. And then he seethes in his soul against God
- Riches add many friends. But from the pauper, even those whom he had become separated
- A false witness shall not go unpunished. And whoever speaks lies will not escape
- Many honor the character of one who is powerful, and there are friends for a giver of gifts
- The brothers of the poor man hate him. Moreover, even his friends have withdrawn far from him. Whoever pursues only words shall have nothing
- But whoever possesses reason loves his own soul. And one who guards prudence shall discover good things
- A false witness shall not go unpunished. And whoever speaks lies will perish
- Fine things are not fitting for the foolish, nor is it fitting for a servant to rule over princes
- The doctrine of a man is known through patience. And his glory is to pass beyond iniquities
- Like the roaring of a lion, so also is the wrath of a king. And his cheerfulness is like the dew upon the grass
- A foolish son is the grief of his father. And an argumentative wife is like a roof that is continually leaking
- A house and its riches are given by parents. But a prudent wife is particularly from the Lord
- Laziness sends one into a deep sleep, and a dissolute soul will go hungry
- Whoever guards a commandment guards his own soul. But whoever neglects his own way will die
- Whoever is merciful to the poor lends to the Lord. And he will repay him for his efforts
- Teach your son; do not despair. But do not set your soul toward putting him to death
- Whoever is impatient will sustain damage. And when it has been taken away, he will set up another
- Listen to counsel and take up discipline, so that you may be wise in your latter days
- There are many intentions in the heart of a man. But the will of the Lord shall stand firm
- An indigent man is merciful. And a pauper is better than a deceitful man
- The fear of the Lord is unto life. And he shall linger in plentitude, without being visited by disaster
- The lazy conceals his hand under his arm, and he will not so much as bring it to his mouth
- When the pestilent are scourged, the foolish will become wiser. But if you chastise the wise, he will understand discipline
- Whoever afflicts his father and flees from his mother is disreputable and unhappy
- Son, do not cease listening to doctrine, and do not be ignorant of the sermons of knowledge
- An unjust witness ridicules judgment. And the mouth of the impious devours iniquity
- Judgments are prepared for those who ridicule. And striking hammers are prepared for the bodies of the foolish