1:20 The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and the branches thereof are long life.
1:21 The fear of the Lord driveth away sins: and where it is present, it turneth away wrath.
1:22 A furious man cannot be justified; for the sway of his fury shall be his destruction.
1:23 A patient man will bear for a time, and afterward joy shall spring up unto him.
1:24 He will hide his words for a time, and the lips of many shall declare his wisdom.
1:25 The parables of knowledge are in the treasures of wisdom: but godliness is an abomination to a sinner.
1:26 If thou desire wisdom, keep the commandments, and the Lord shall give her unto thee.
1:27 For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and instruction: and faith and meekness are his delight.
1:28 Distrust not the fear of the Lord when thou art poor: and come not unto him with a double heart.
1:29 Be not an hypocrite in the sight of men, and take good heed what thou speakest.