Under the Sun the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor wealth to the intelligent, nor success to the skillful, but time and chance govern all. For man does not know his time.

The tongue has the power of life and death.

One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him.

He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. from the Book of Proverbs