1. A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire;He rages against all wise judgment.
2. A fool has no delight in understanding,But in expressing his own heart.
3. When the wicked comes, contempt comes also;And with dishonor comes reproach.
4. The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;The wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook.
5. It is not good to show partiality to the wicked,Or to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
6. A fool’s lips enter into contention,And his mouth calls for blows.
7. A fool’s mouth is his destruction,And his lips are the snare of his soul.
8. The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles,And they go down into the inmost body.
9. He who is slothful in his workIs a brother to him who is a great destroyer.
10. The name of the Lord is a strong tower;The righteous run to it and are safe.
11. The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,And like a high wall in his own esteem.
12. Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty,And before honor is humility.
13. He who answers a matter before he hears it,It is folly and shame to him.
14. The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness,But who can bear a broken spirit?