- 1. ¶ WHEN a man is inactive he imagines lust and mocks at good instruction.
- 2. ¶ A fool has no delight in wisdom, because his mind devises folly.
- 3. ¶ When the wicked reaches the depths of evil, then folly comes upon him, iniquity, disgrace, and shame.
- 4. ¶ The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters; and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
- 5. ¶ It is not good to respect the person of the wicked, nor to pervert justice against the righteous.
- 6. ¶ A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth brings him to death,
- 7. A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
- 8. ¶ The words of a slothful man bring evil to him, and they cause him to go down into the inner chambers of Sheol.
- 9. ¶ He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him who is a destroyer.
- 10. ¶ The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous and the mighty run into it.
- 11. ¶ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city; and his dwelling place is fenced by a strong wall.
- 12. ¶ Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty; and before honor is humility.
- 13. ¶ He who gives answer before he hears is a fool and a reviler.
- 14. ¶ The spirit of a man will endure his suffering; but a distressing spirit, who can bear?
- 15. ¶ The heart of the prudent acquires wisdom; and the ear of the wise listens to knowledge.
- 16. ¶ A man’s gifts make room for him and bring him before great men.
- 17. ¶ A man is deemed innocent in his lawsuit; but when his neighbor comes he examines him.
- 18. ¶ Casting lots causes contentions to cease and decides between mighty men.
- 19. ¶ A brother helped by a brother is like a city helped by its fortifications; and his helpers are like the bars of a castle.
- 20. ¶ A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruits of his mouth; and with the fruits of his lips shall he be filled.
- 21. ¶ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those who love it shall eat the fruits thereof.
- 22. ¶ He who finds a good wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the LORD. And he who puts out a good wife, puts out good from his house.
- 23. ¶ The poor speak humbly; but the rich talk of great things.
- 24. ¶ There are friends who are merely friends; and there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
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