1. Better is a dry morsel with quietness,than a house full of feasting with strife.
2. A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame,and shall have a part in the inheritance amongst the brothers.
3. The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold,but the Lord tests the hearts.
4. An evildoer heeds wicked lips.A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
5. Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker.He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
6. Children’s children are the crown of old men;the glory of children are their parents.
7. Arrogant speech isn’t fitting for a fool,much less do lying lips fit a prince.
8. A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it;wherever he turns, he prospers.
9. He who covers an offence promotes love;but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
10. A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understandingthan a hundred lashes into a fool.
11. An evil man seeks only rebellion;therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12. Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man,rather than a fool in his folly.
13. Whoever rewards evil for good,evil shall not depart from his house.
14. The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam,therefore stop contention before quarrelling breaks out.
15. He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous,both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.