5. It’s not right to go easy on the guilty,or come down hard on the innocent.
6. The words of a fool start fights;do him a favor and gag him.
7. Fools are undone by their big mouths;their souls are crushed by their words.
8. Listening to gossip is like eating cheap candy;do you really want junk like that in your belly?
9. Slack habits and sloppy workare as bad as vandalism.
10. God’s name is a place of protection—good people can run there and be safe.
11. The rich think their wealth protects them;they imagine themselves safe behind it.
12. Pride first, then the crash,but humility is precursor to honor.
13. Answering before listeningis both stupid and rude.
14. A healthy spirit conquers adversity,but what can you do when the spirit is crushed?
15. Wise men and women are always learning,always listening for fresh insights.
16. A gift gets attention;it buys the attention of eminent people.
17. The first speech in a court case is always convincing—until the cross-examination starts!
18. You may have to draw strawswhen faced with a tough decision.
19. Do a favor and win a friend forever;nothing can untie that bond.
20. Words satisfy the mind as much as fruit does the stomach;good talk is as gratifying as a good harvest.
21. Words kill, words give life;they’re either poison or fruit—you choose.
22. Find a good spouse, you find a good life—and even more: the favor of God!