1:6 To discern the meaning of a proverb and a parable,
the sayings of the wise and their riddles.
9:8 Do not reprove a mocker or he will hate you;
reprove a wise person and he will love you.
11:29 The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing,
and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.
11:30 The fruit of the righteous is like a tree producing life,
and the one who wins souls is wise.
12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own opinion,
but the one who listens to advice is wise.
12:18 Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword,
but the words of the wise bring healing.
13:1 A wise son accepts his father’s discipline,
but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
13:14 Instruction from the wise is like a life-giving fountain,
to turn a person from deadly snares.
14:1 Every wise woman builds her household,
but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.
14:3 In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back,
but the words of the wise protect them.
14:16 A wise person is cautious and turns from evil,
but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.
14:35 The king shows favor to a wise servant,
but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.
15:2 The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly,
but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.
15:24 The path of life is upward for the wise person,
to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
16:14 A king’s wrath is like a messenger of death,
but a wise person appeases it.
17:28 Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise,
and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.
19:20 Listen to advice and receive discipline,
that you may become wise by the end of your life.
20:1 Wine is a mocker and strong drink is a brawler;
whoever goes astray by them is not wise.
21:22 The wise person can scale the city of the mighty
and bring down the stronghold in which they trust.
22:17 Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise,
and apply your heart to my instruction.
23:24 The father of a righteous person will rejoice greatly;
whoever fathers a wise child will have joy in him.
26:12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
27:11 Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad,
so that I may answer anyone who taunts me.
28:11 A rich person is wise in his own eyes,
but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.