He who keeps the Law is in control of his thoughts; the fear of the Lord brings wisdom.The man who is not cleaver will never be taught; but there is cleaverness which leads to bitterness.

The wise man’s knowledge spreads out like a flood and his advice is like a spring.

The fool’s heart is like a broken glass which cannot hold any teaching.

If an educated man hears a wise saying he values it and adds another. If the good-for- nothing hears it he is annoyed and tosses it over his shoulder.

The fool’s talk weighs like a load while the wise man’s words give rest.

The assembly awaits the wise man’s words; each one take to heart whatever he says.

The fool’s wisdom is like a house in ruins, the knowledge of the fool amounts to nonsense.