There is one who pretends to be rich yet has nothing; there is one who pretends to be poor yet has great wealth (13:7).
Wealth obtained by vanity will be diminished, but he who gathers by labor increases it (v. 11).
He who spares his rod hates his son, but he who loves him chastens him early (v. 24). Discipline your son, for there is hope; but do not set your heart on destroying him (19:18).
The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man considers his steps (14:15).
He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, but he who is gracious to the needy honors Him (v. 31). Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker; he who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished (17:5). He who has pity upon a poor man lends to Jehovah, and He will repay him for his good deed (19:17).
A soft answer turns away anger, but a grievous word stirs up anger (15:1).
Better is a dinner of vegetables where love is, than a fattened ox and hatred with it (v. 17). Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it than a house full of feasting with strife (17:1).