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He who separates himself seeks [his own] desire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom.
2
A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind.
3
When a wicked man comes, contempt also comes, And with dishonor [comes] scorn.
4
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
5
To show partiality to the wicked is not good, [Nor] to thrust aside the righteous in judgment.
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A fool's lips bring strife, And his mouth calls for blows.
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A fool's mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
8
The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
9
He also who is slack in his work Is brother to him who destroys.
10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe.
11
A rich man's wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination.
12
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility [goes] before honor.
13
He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him.
14
The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But [as for] a broken spirit who can bear it?
15
The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16
A man's gift makes room for him And brings him before great men.
17
The first to plead his case [seems] right, [Until] another comes and examines him.
18
The [cast] lot puts an end to strife And decides between the mighty ones.
19
A brother offended [is harder to be won] than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a citadel.
20
With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied [with] the product of his lips.
21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.
22
He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from the LORD.
23
The poor man utters supplications, But the rich man answers roughly.
24
A man of [too many] friends [comes] to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
