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  • 1. He that separateth himself seeketh [his] pleasure, he is vehement against all sound wisdom.
  • 2. A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.
  • 3. When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
  • 4. The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, [and] the fountain of wisdom is a gushing brook.
  • 5. It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to wrong the righteous in judgment.
  • 6. A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
  • 7. A fool's mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
  • 8. The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
  • 9. He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.
  • 10. The name of Jehovah is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
  • 11. The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination.
  • 12. Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour [goeth] humility.
  • 13. He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
  • 14. The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
  • 15. The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
  • 16. A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
  • 17. He that is first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
  • 18. The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
  • 19. A brother offended is [harder to be won] than a strong city; and contentions are as the bars of a palace.
  • 20. A man's belly is satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips is he satisfied.
  • 21. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
  • 22. Whoso hath found a wife hath found a good thing, and hath obtained favour from Jehovah.
  • 23. He that is poor speaketh with supplications, but the rich answereth roughly.
  • 24. A man of [many] friends will come to ruin but there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother.