As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.

Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable.

Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.

Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.

Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.

My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.

My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.

Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding.

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.

Do not envy the violent or choose any of their ways. For the Lord detests the perverse but takes the upright into his confidence.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.

Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops.

Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.

A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.

Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.

Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many.

I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.

My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart.

Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.

Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.

Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you.

Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.

Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.

Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.

The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

My son, keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

Can a man walk on hot coals without his feet being scorched?

To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.

For those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.