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[1] For the desire thereof he will separate himself to seek it, and occupy himself in all wisdom.
[2] A fool hath no delight in understanding: but that his heart may be discovered.
[3] When the wicked cometh, then cometh contempt, and with the vile man reproach.
[4] The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom is like a flowing river.
[5] It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to cause the righteous to fall in judgment.
[6] A fool's lips come with strife, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
[7] A fool's mouth is his own destruction, and his lips are a snare for his soul.
[8] The words of a tale bearer are as flatterings, and they go down into the bowels of the belly.
[9] He also that is slothful in his work, is even the brother of him that is a great waster.
[10] The Name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth unto it, and is exalted.
[11] The rich man's riches are his strong city: and as an high wall in his imagination.
[12] Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before glory goeth lowliness.
[13] He that answereth a matter before he hear it, it is folly and shame unto him.
[14] The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity: but a wounded spirit, who can bear it?
[15] A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh learning.
[16] A man's gift enlargeth him, and leadeth him before great men.
[17] He that is first in his own cause, is just: then cometh his neighbor, and maketh inquiry of him.
[18] The lot causeth contentions to cease, and maketh a partition among the mighty.
[19] A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, and their contentions are like the bar of a palace.
[20] With the fruit of a man's mouth shall his belly be satisfied, and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
[21] Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it, shall eat the fruit thereof.
[22] He that findeth a wife, findeth a good thing, and receiveth favor of the Lord.
[23] The poor speaketh with prayers: but the rich answereth roughly.
[24] A man that hath friends, ought to show himself friendly: for a friend is nearer than a brother.
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