2
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only
1in expressing his opinion.
3
When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace.
4
The words of a man's mouth are
2deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
5
It is not good to
3be partial to the wicked or to
4deprive the righteous of justice.
6
A fool's lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites
5a beating.
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6A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
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7The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into
8the inner parts of the body.
9
Whoever is slack in his work is a
9brother to him who destroys.
10
10The name of the LORD is
11a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and
12is safe.
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13A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination.
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14Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but
15humility comes before honor.