1. An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.
2. Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.
3. When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes reproach.
4. The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.
5. It is not good to be partial to the wicked and so deprive the innocent of justice.