As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.

As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.

As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.

As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.

As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.

As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.

As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.

As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.

As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools.

As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.

As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.

As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man.

As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.

As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

Then said I in my heart, As it happeneth to the fool, so it happeneth even to me; and why was I then more wise? Then I said in my heart, that this also is vanity.

As he came forth of his mother's womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand.