1 He that separateth himself seeketh
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding,
3 When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt,
4 The words of a man’s mouth are
5 To respect the person of the wicked is not good,
6 A fool’s lips enter into contention,
7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction,
8 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels,
9 He also that is slack in his work
10 The name of Jehovah is a strong tower;
11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty;
13 He that giveth answer before he heareth,
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity;
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge;
16 A man’s gift maketh room for him,
17 He that pleadeth his cause first
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease,
19 A brother offended
20 A man’s belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth;
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue;
22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing,
23 The poor useth entreaties;
24 He that maketh many friends