Or can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be hurt?

Even so, whosoever goeth in to his neighbour's wife, and toucheth her, can not be unguilty.

He hath taken the bag of money with him: who can tell when he cometh home?"

I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength.

Where no good counsel is, there the people decay; but whereas are many that can give counsel, there is wealth.

He that hath understanding can hide his wisdom; but an indiscreet heart telleth out his foolishness.

Unadvised thoughts shall come to naught; but whereas are men that can give counsel, there is steadfastness.

Whoso hath a wise understanding is called to counsel; but he that can speak fair, getteth more riches.

A patient man is better than one strong; and he that can rule himself, is more worth than he that winneth a city.

An unwise body bringeth himself in to sorrow; and the father of a fool can have no joy.

Who can say, "My heart is clean, I am innocent from sin"?

For with discretion must wars be taken in hand, and whereas are many that can give counsel, there is the victory.

He that can not rule himself, is like a city which is broken down, and hath no walls.

The heart is glad of a sweet ointment and savour, but a stomach that can give good counsel, rejoiceth a man's neighbour.

Like as hell and destruction are never full, even so the eyes of men can never be satisfied.

The rich man thinketh himself to be wise; but the poor that hath understanding, can perceive him well enough.