Where no oxen are, the manger is clean. But much increase comes by the strength of an ox.

A house is built by wisdom, and it is established by understanding;

Reckless words pierce like a sword; but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

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

Whoever covers an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.

A generous person will prosper.  He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

Let your fountain be blessed, and take pleasure in the wife of your youth. A loving deer, a graceful doe— let her breasts always satisfy you; be lost in her love forever.