The Philosopher tried to find comforting words, but the words he wrote were honest.

So then, Your Majesty, follow my advice. Stop sinning, do what is right, and be merciful to the poor. Then you will continue to be prosperous."

Use sound words that cannot be criticized, so that your enemies may be put to shame by not having anything bad to say about us.

A city becomes great when the righteous give it their blessing; but a city is brought to ruin by the words of the wicked.

The words of the wicked are murderous, but the words of the righteous rescue those who are threatened.

Thoughtless words can wound as deeply as any sword, but wisely spoken words can heal.

When wise people speak, they make knowledge attractive, but stupid people spout nonsense.

Good people think before they answer. Evil people have a quick reply, but it causes trouble.

When some fool starts an argument, he is asking for a beating.

Gossip is so tasty---how we love to swallow it!