1. An unfriendly person cares only about himself.He makes fun of all wisdom.
2. A foolish person does not want to understand anything.He only enjoys telling others what he thinks.
3. Do something evil, and people won’t like you.Do something shameful, and they will make fun of you.
4. Understanding people’s words is as hard as getting water out of a deep well.But understanding wisdom is as easy as getting water from a flowing stream.
5. It is not good to honor the wicked.Nor is it good to be unfair to the innocent.
6. A fool’s words start quarrels.They make people want to give him a beating.
7. A fool’s words will ruin him.He will be trapped by his own words.
8. The words of a gossip are like tasty bits of food.People take them all in.
9. A person who doesn’t work hardis just like a person who destroys things.
10. The Lord is like a strong tower.Those who do what is right can run to him for safety.
11. Rich people trust their wealth to protect them.They think it is like the high walls of a city.
12. People who are proud will be ruined.But those who are not proud will be honored.