Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.

Proverbs 31:8 of the Old Testament

A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.

Proverbs 15:13

Proverbs 29:7

A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.

Any fool can start arguments; the honorable thing is to stay out of them.

Proverbs 20:3

The beginning of wisdom is this: get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.

Proverbs 4:7 (RSV)

A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

Proverbs 22:1

The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.

Proverbs 21:20

Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.

Proverbs 21:23

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.

Proverbs 17:17

Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.

Proverbs 17:14