Happy is the man whom his own mouth hath not troubled; and whose heart hath not condemned him.

Happy is the man whose soul hath not reproached him; and whose expectation hath not ceased.

Wealth is not comely for a little heart; and fine gold is not comely for one whose eye is evil.

He that stinteth himself gathereth for another; and a stranger shall revel in his goods.

He that is evil to himself, to whom will he be good? And he will not enjoy his own goods.

There is none more evil than he that is evil to himself; and he hath with him the recompense of his wickedness.

In the eye of a fool his portion is small; but he that taketh his neighbour's portion wasteth his own.

The eye of him that hath an evil eye is grudging of bread; and there is famine at his table.

An evil eye lavishing bread is as a fountain dried up that should well with water.

My son, if thou hast wherewithal, minister to thine own self; and if thou hast, do good unto thyself; and according to the power of thy hand, make thyself fat.

Remember that there is no luxury in the grave; and death doth not tarry; and the decree of the grave hath not been declared to thee.

Do good to a friend before thou die; and as thy hand attaineth give unto him.

Refuse not the day's good cheer. But encroach not upon a brother's portion; and covet not the desirable things of a neighbour.

Shalt thou not leave thy riches to another; and thy labour to them that cast lots?

Give to a brother, and let thy soul fare delicately; for there is no seeking of luxury in the grave.

And whatsoever thing is seemly to do; do it before God.

All flesh waxeth old as a garment; and the everlasting decree is, They shall surely perish.

As leaves grow upon a green tree, whereof one withereth, and another springeth up;

so of the generations of flesh and blood, one perisheth, and another ripeneth.

All his works shall surely rot; and his handywork shall draw after him.

Happy is the man that shall meditate in wisdom; and shall have respect to understanding.

That setteth his heart upon her ways; and considereth her paths.

Going forth after her in search of her; and spying all her entries.

That prieth through her window; and will hearken at her doors.

He that encampeth about her house; and driveth his pegs into her wall.

And he pitcheth his tent by her side; and dwelleth in good neighbourhood.

And he will set his nest on her bough; and will lodge in her branches.

And he sheltereth in her shade from the heat; and will dwell in her habitations.