1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
3 When the wicked cometh,
4 The words of a man’s mouth
5 It is
6 A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
7 A fool’s mouth
8 The words of a talebearer
9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
10 The name of the
11 The rich man’s wealth
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour
13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15 The heart of the prudent 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
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
19 A brother offended
20 A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth;
21 Death and life
22 Whoso
23 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
24 A man