(Chapter and verse references in parentheses.)
Lazy hands make a man poor, but dilligent hands bring wealth. (10:4)
The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out. (10:9)
When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. (10:19)
For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure. (11:14)
Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion. (11:22)
He who seeks good finds goodwill, but evil comes to him who searches for it. (11:27)
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. (12:1)
The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice. (12:15)
A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. (12:16)
A man's riches may ransom his life, but a poor man hears no threat. (13:8)
He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. (13:20)
The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. (14:1)
A simple man believes anythings, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps. (14:15)
All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. (14:23)
Fools mock at making amends for sin ... (14:9)
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (15:1)
The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway. (15:19)
Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent ... (17:28)
A fool finds no pleasure in understanding, but delights in airing his own opinions. (18:1)
He who answers before listening--that is his folly and shame. (18:13)
The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him. (18:17)
It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way. (19:2)
Laziness brings on deep sleep. (19:15)
Every fool is quick to quarrel.. (20:3)
A gossip betrays a confidence, so avoid a man who talks too much. (20:19)
Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with quarrelsome wife. (21:9)
A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it. (22:3)
Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended. (22:10)
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him. (22:15)
If you fnd honey, eat just enough--too much of it, and you will vomit. (25:16)
Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house--too much or you, and he will hate you. (25:17)
As a door turns on its hinges, so a sluggard turns on his bed. (26:14)
Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips. (27:2)
Better is open rebuke than hidden love. (27:5)
Wounds from a friend can be trusted but and enemy multiplies kisses. (27:6)
Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth. (27:1)
The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it. (27:12)