3. When wickedness comes, contempt also comes,and insult comes along with disgrace.
4. The words of a person’s mouth are like deep waters.The fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.
5. It is not good to be partial toward a wicked person,thereby depriving an innocent person of justice.
6. By talking, a fool gets into an argument,and his mouth invites a beating.
7. A fool’s mouth is his ruin.His lips are a trap to his soul.
8. The words of a gossip are swallowed greedily,and they go down into a person’s innermost being.
9. Whoever is lazy in his work is related to a vandal.
10. The name of the Lord is a strong tower.A righteous person runs to it and is safe.
11. A rich person’s wealth is his strong cityand is like a high wall in his imagination.
12. Before destruction a person’s heart is arrogant,but humility comes before honor.
13. Whoever gives an answer before he listens is stupid and shameful.
14. A person’s spirit can endure sickness,but who can bear a broken spirit?