1. Dead flies cause a bad smell and ruin the ointment of the perfumer. So also a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
2. The heart of the wise inclines to his right, but the heart of the fool inclines to his left.
3. Even when the fool walks along the road, he lacks sense; he tells everyone that he is a fool.
4. If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post, for calmness can undo great offenses.
5. There is an evil I have seen under the sun— it is an error that proceeds from a ruler!
6. The fool is set in many high places, but the rich sit in lowly places.