Where there are no oxen, there is no grain; but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.

When wickedness comes, contempt comes also; and with dishonor comes disgrace.

He who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.

Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of bread.

The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but every one who is hasty comes only to want.

He who oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to want.

for the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe a man with rags.

for disaster from them will rise suddenly, and who knows the ruin that will come from them both?

and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man.

for it is better to be told, “Come up here,” than to be put lower in the presence of the prince. What your eyes have seen

He who digs a pit will fall into it, and a stone will come back upon him who starts it rolling.

A miserly man hastens after wealth, and does not know that want will come upon him.

Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has wrapped up the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son’s name? Surely you know!

Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.