Do not boast about tomorrow ... , for you do not know what a day may bring.
Let another praise you , and not your own mouth — a stranger , and not your own lips.
A stone is heavy and sand (is) a burden , but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.
Wrath (is) cruel and anger (is) like a flood , but who can withstand ... jealousy ?
Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.
The wounds of a friend are faithful , but the kisses of an enemy (are) deceitful.
The soul that is full loathes honey , but to a hungry soul , any bitter thing is sweet.
Like a bird that strays from its nest - (is) a man who wanders from his home.
Oil and incense bring joy to the heart , and the sweetness of a friend (is) counsel to the soul.
Do not forsake your friend or your father’s friend , and do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity ; better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.
Be wise , my son , and bring joy to my heart , so that I can answer ... him who taunts me.
The prudent see danger and take cover ; (but) the simple keep going (and) pay the penalty.
Take the garment of him who posts security for a stranger ; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.
If one blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning , it will be counted as a curse.
A constant dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike —
restraining her is like holding back the wind or grasping oil with one’s right hand.
As iron sharpens iron , so one man sharpens ... another.
Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit , and he who looks after his master will be honored.
As water reflects the face ... , so the heart reflects the true man ....
Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied ; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.
A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold , but a man (is tested) by the praise accorded him.
Though you grind - a fool like grain with mortar (and) a pestle , (yet) his folly will not depart from him.
Be sure to know ... the state of your flocks , and pay close attention ... to your herds ;
for riches (are) not forever , nor does a crown (endure) to every generation.
When hay is removed and new growth appears and the grain from the hills is gathered ,
the lambs will provide you with clothing , and the goats with the price of a field.
You will have plenty of goats’ milk to feed you — food for your household and nourishment for your maidservants.