Where no oxen are, the grain crib is empty, but much increase [of crops] comes by the strength of the ox.
Will you trust him because his strength is great, or to him will you leave your labor?
When our oxen are well loaded; when there is no invasion [of hostile armies] and no going forth [against besiegers–when there is no murder or manslaughter] and no outcry in our streets;
Much food is in the tilled land of the poor, but there are those who are destroyed because of injustice.
In the fool's own mouth is a rod [to shame] his pride, but the wise men's lips preserve them.
A faithful witness will not lie, but a false witness breathes out falsehoods.
I also gave you cleanness of teeth in all your cities and want of bread in all your places; yet you did not return to Me, says the Lord.