Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better. The words of a wise man's mouth read more

Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better. The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.

Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.

He who works his land will have abundant food.

He who works his land will have abundant food.

A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.

A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.

A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

Wisdom is the principle thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Wisdom is the principle thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

Strength and honor are her clothing: and she shall rejoice in time to come.

Strength and honor are her clothing: and she shall rejoice in time to come.

So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, read more

So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.