1. Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire;he breaks out against all sound judgment.
2. A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,but only in expressing his opinion.
3. When wickedness comes, contempt comes also,and with dishonor comes disgrace.
4. The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
5. It is not good to be partial to the wickedor to deprive the righteous of justice.
6. A fool’s lips walk into a fight,and his mouth invites a beating.
7. A fool’s mouth is his ruin,and his lips are a snare to his soul.
8. The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;they go down into the inner parts of the body.
9. Whoever is slack in his workis a brother to him who destroys.
10. The name of the Lord is a strong tower;the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
11. A rich man’s wealth is his strong city,and like a high wall in his imagination.