Evil speech has consequences. The person who dresses up his ill intent with sweet sounding speech, is like one who covers a clay pot in silver. One day he will fall into the pit he dug for himself.

Don't hire an unqualified professional, and don't rely on a fool. There is nothing more dangerous than someone who thinks he knows what he is doing but is actually ignorant.

Don't make promises you can't keep, fight tyranny with patience, and many more gems from the wisdom of Solomon.

While God's justice is infinite and incomprehensible to man, human justice should be sensible and consistent. Don't compromise the principles of justice in order to sit among the powerful. Don't present your arguments by shaming others, instead you make your point by speaking the truth.

Don't be the one who judges based on what is popular, because popularity shifts unreliably. Stick with the truth, and at least in your heart you will be happy.

When people are suffering, stand up and act! The righteous may fall, but they will always get up and try again.

Drunkenness and gluttony lead down a terrible path, one that goes round and round into a deep ark pit.

Be careful when you accept favors from powerful people, there are always strings attached. Avoid people who don't give generously.

Listen to the wise, don't step on people when they are down, and if there is on obstacle in your path find out why it is there before you move it!

A good reputation is better than wealth, and we should beware of the potential consequences of our actions.