Through desire
a man, having separated
himself, seeketh
and intermeddleth
with all wisdom.
A fool
hath no delight
in understanding,
but that his heart
may discover
itself.
When the wicked
cometh,
then cometh
also contempt,
and with ignominy
reproach.
The words
of a man's
mouth
are as deep
waters,
and the wellspring
of wisdom
as a flowing
brook.
It is not good
to accept
the person
of the wicked,
to overthrow
the righteous
in judgment.
A fool's
lips
enter
into contention,
and his mouth
calleth
for strokes.
A fool's
mouth
is his destruction,
and his lips
are the snare
of his soul.
The words
of a talebearer
are as wounds,
and they go down
into the innermost parts
of the belly.
He also that is slothful
in his work
is brother
to him that is a great
waster.
The name
of the LORD
is a strong
tower:
the righteous
runneth
into it, and is safe.
The rich man's
wealth
is his strong
city,
and as an high
wall
in his own conceit.
Before
destruction
the heart
of man
is haughty,
and before
honour
is humility.
He that answereth
a matter
before he heareth
it, it is folly
and shame
unto him.
The spirit
of a man
will sustain
his infirmity;
but a wounded
spirit
who can bear?
The heart
of the prudent
getteth
knowledge;
and the ear
of the wise
seeketh
knowledge.
A man's
gift
maketh room
for him, and bringeth
him before
great men.
He that is first
in his own cause
seemeth just;
but his neighbour
cometh
and searcheth
him.
The lot
causeth contentions
to cease,
and parteth
between the mighty.
A brother
offended
is harder to be won than a strong
city:
and their contentions
are like the bars
of a castle.
A man's
belly
shall be satisfied
with the fruit
of his mouth;
and with the increase
of his lips
shall he be filled.
Death
and life
are in the power
of the tongue:
and they that love
it shall eat
the fruit
thereof.
Whoso findeth
a wife
findeth
a good
thing, and obtaineth
favour
of the LORD.
The poor
useth
intreaties;
but the rich
answereth
roughly.
A man
that hath friends
must shew himself friendly:
and there is
a friend
that sticketh closer
than a brother.
