And the Gileadites took the passages of Jordan before the Ephraimites: and it was so, that when those Ephraimites which were escaped said, Let me go over; that the men of Gilead said unto him, Art thou an Ephraimite? If he said, Nay. Then said they unto him, Say now Shibboleth: and he said Sibboleth: for he could not frame to pronounce it right. Then they took him, and slew him at the passages of Jordan: and there fell at that time of the Ephraimites forty and two thousand.

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare.

Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh.

Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.

It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord.

Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.