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[1] WHEN a man is inactive he imagines lust and mocks at good instruction
[2] A fool has no delight in wisdom, because his mind devises folly
[3] When the wicked reaches the depths of evil, then folly comes upon him, iniquity, disgrace, and shame
[4] The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters; and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook
[5] It is not good to respect the person of the wicked, nor to pervert justice against the righteous
[6] A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth brings him to death,
[7] A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul
[8] The words of a slothful man bring evil to him, and they cause him to go down into the inner chambers of Sheol
[9] He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him who is a destroyer
[10] The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous and the mighty run into it
[11] The rich man's wealth is his strong city; and his dwelling place is fenced by a strong wall
[12] Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty; and before honor is humility
[13] He who gives answer before he hears is a fool and a reviler
[14] The spirit of a man will endure his suffering; but a distressing spirit, who can bear
[15] The heart of the prudent acquires wisdom; and the ear of the wise listens to knowledge
[16] A man's gifts make room for him and bring him before great men
[17] A man is deemed innocent in his lawsuit; but when his neighbor comes he examines him
[18] Casting lots causes contentions to cease and decides between mighty men
[19] A brother helped by a brother is like a city helped by its fortifications; and his helpers are like the bars of a castle
[20] A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruits of his mouth; and with the fruits of his lips shall he be filled
[21] Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those who love it shall eat the fruits thereof
[22] He who finds a good wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the LORD. And he who puts out a good wife, puts out good from his house
[23] The poor speak humbly; but the rich talk of great things
[24] There are friends who are merely friends; and there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother
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