A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
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.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare.
Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh.
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
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