1. He who separates himself seeks his own desire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom.
2. A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind.
3. When a wicked man comes, contempt also comes, And with dishonor comes scorn.
4. The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
5. To show partiality to the wicked is not good, Nor to thrust aside the righteous in judgment.
6. A fool's lips bring strife, And his mouth calls for blows.
7. A fool's mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
8. The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
9. He also who is slack in his work Is brother to him who destroys.
10. The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe.