The Bible. The Christian Old Testament. Book of Proverbs of Solomon

Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord.

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare.

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.