1. HOW much better is it to reprove, than to be angry, and not to hinder him that confesseth in prayer.
2. The lust of an eunuch shall devour a young maiden:
3. So is he that by violence executeth unjust judgment.
4. How good is it, when thou art reproved, to shew repentance! for so thou shalt escape wilful sin.
5. There is one that holdeth his peace, that is found wise: and there is another that is hateful, that is bold in speech.
6. There is one that holdeth his peace, because he knoweth not what to say: and there is another that holdeth his peace, knowing the proper time.
7. A wise man will hold his peace till he see opportunity: but a babbler, and a fool, will regard no time.
8. He that useth many words shall hurt his own soul: and he that taketh authority to himself unjustly shall be hated.
9. There is success in evil things to a man without discipline, and there is a finding that turneth to loss.
10. There is a gift that is not profitable: and there is a gift, the recompense of which is double.
11. There is an abasement because of glory: and there is one that shall lift up his head from a low estate.
12. There is that buyeth much for a small price, and restoreth the same sevenfold.
13. A man wise in words shall make himself beloved: but the graces of fools shall be poured out.