He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire,

2 A fool hath no delight in understanding,

3 When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt,

4 The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters;

5 To respect the person of the wicked is not good,

6 A fool’s lips enter into contention,

7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction,

8 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels,

9 He also that is slack in his work

10 The name of Jehovah is a strong tower;

11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,

12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty;

13 He that giveth answer before he heareth,

14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity;

15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge;

16 A man’s gift maketh room for him,

17 He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just;

18 The lot causeth contentions to cease,

19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city;

20 A man’s belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth;

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue;

22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing,

23 The poor useth entreaties;

24 He that maketh many friends doeth it to his own destruction;