1Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.2A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.10If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.17Blessed art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness!19A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry : but money answereth all things.20Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber : for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter.