2
A fool does not find joy in understanding but only in expressing his own opinion.
3
When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and insult comes along with disgrace.
4
The words of a person's mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.
5
It is not good to be partial toward a wicked person, thereby depriving an innocent person of justice.
6
By talking, a fool gets into an argument, and his mouth invites a beating.
7
A fool's mouth is his ruin. His lips are a trap to his soul.
8
The words of a gossip are swallowed greedily, and they go down into a person's innermost being.
9
Whoever is lazy in his work is related to a vandal.
10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower. A righteous person runs to it and is safe.
11
A rich person's wealth is his strong city and is like a high wall in his imagination.
12
Before destruction a person's heart is arrogant, but humility comes before honor.