- 1. He who keeps himself separate for his private purpose goes against all good sense.
- 2. A foolish man has no pleasure in good sense, but only to let what is in his heart come to light.
- 3. When the evil-doer comes, a low opinion comes with him, and with the loss of honour comes shame.
- 4. The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters: the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.
- 5. To have respect for the person of the evil-doer is not good, or to give a wrong decision against the upright.
- 6. A foolish man's lips are a cause of fighting, and his mouth makes him open to blows.
- 7. The mouth of a foolish man is his destruction, and his lips are a net for his soul.
- 8. The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, and go down into the inner parts of the stomach.
- 9. He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction.
- 10. The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the upright man running into it is safe.
- 11. The property of a man of wealth is his strong town, and it is as a high wall in the thoughts of his heart.
- 12. Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit.
- 13. To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame.
- 14. The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up?
- 15. The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.
- 16. A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men.
- 17. The man who first puts his cause before the judge seems to be in the right; but then his neighbour comes and puts his cause in its true light.
- 18. The decision of chance puts an end to argument, parting the strong.
- 19. A brother wounded is like a strong town, and violent acts are like a locked tower.
- 20. With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be full; the produce of his lips will be his in full measure.
- 21. Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those to whom it is dear will have its fruit for their food.
- 22. Whoever gets a wife gets a good thing, and has the approval of the Lord.
- 23. The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer.
- 24. There are friends who may be a man's destruction, but there is a lover who keeps nearer than a brother.
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