The Jewish Wisdom Database

Righteous lips cover up hatred; but he who lets out slander is a fool.

The soul is the Lord's candle.

He who stiffens his neck against many reproofs will suddenly be broken beyond repair.

If you talk too much, you'll say what you didn't intend to.

A forbearing man is better than a warrior; and he who rules his temper is better than one who takes a city.

He who spares his words has true wisdom; and he who holds is temper is a man of sense.

A lazy hand brings poverty; but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

The tongue of the righteous is choice silver. The mind of the wicked is of little worth.

He who walks honestly walks safely; he who walks crookedly will be found out.

He who seeks good will win forever; but he who aims at the harmful will bring it upon himself.

Wisdom is more precious than pearls.

Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.