1. The wisdom of women buildeth their house; but folly plucketh it down with her hands.
2. He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; but he that is perverted in his ways despiseth him.
3. In the fool's mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
4. Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
5. A faithful witness will not lie; but a false witness uttereth lies.
6. A scorner seeketh wisdom, and there is none for him; but knowledge is easy unto the intelligent.
7. Go from the presence of a foolish man, in whom thou perceivest not the lips of knowledge.
8. The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way; but the folly of the foolish is deceit.