2
A fool has no delight in understanding, but in that which his own heart discovers.
3
When the wicked comes, then comes also contempt, and with him who dishonours, reproach.
4
The words of a man’s mouth
are as deep waters,
and the wellspring of wisdom
as a flowing brook.
5
To respect the person of the wicked so that the righteous loses that which is rightfully his is not good.
6
A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for strokes.
7
A fool’s mouth
is his destruction, and his lips
are the snare of his soul.
8
The words of a talebearer seem smooth, but they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9
He also that is negligent in his work is brother to him that is the great spendthrift.
10
The name of the LORD
is a strong tower: the righteous shall run into it, and be raised up.
11
The rich man’s wealth
is his strong city and as a high wall in his imagination.
12
Before being broken, the heart of man is haughty, and before coming into honour,
comes being brought to humility.