1
He who separates himself indulges his desires and shows contempt for sound advice of any kind.
2
A fool takes no pleasure in trying to understand; he only wants to express his own opinion.
3
When a wicked person comes, contempt comes too, and with disdain, provocation.
4
The words of a man's mouth are deep water, a gushing torrent, a fountain of wisdom.
5
It is not good to be partial to the guilty and thus deprive the innocent of justice.
6
A fool's words get him into fights; yes, his mouth calls out for a beating.
7
A fool's mouth is his ruin; his words are a trap for him.
8
A slanderer's words are tasty morsels; they slide right down into the belly.
9
Whoever is lazy in doing his work is brother to the destroyer.
10
The name of ADONAI is a strong tower; a righteous person runs to it and is raised high [above danger].
11
The wealth of the rich is his fortified city, like a high wall, in his own imagination.