7
A fool's mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
8
The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9
He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.
10
The name of Jehovah is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination.
12
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour [goeth] humility.
13
He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
14
The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
15
The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
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He that is first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.