1 He who keeps himself separate for his private purpose goes against all good sense.
2 A foolish man has no pleasure in good sense, but only to let what is in his heart come to light.
3 When the evil-doer comes, a low opinion comes with him, and with the loss of honour comes shame.
4 The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters: the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.
5 To have respect for the person of the evil-doer is not good, or to give a wrong decision against the upright.
6 A foolish man's lips are a cause of fighting, and his mouth makes him open to blows.
7 The mouth of a foolish man is his destruction, and his lips are a net for his soul.
8 The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, and go down into the inner parts of the stomach.
9 He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction.
10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the upright man running into it is safe.
11 The property of a man of wealth is his strong town, and it is as a high wall in the thoughts of his heart.
12 Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit.
13 To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame.
14 The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up?
15 The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.
16 A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men.
17 The man who first puts his cause before the judge seems to be in the right; but then his neighbour comes and puts his cause in its true light.
18 The decision of chance puts an end to argument, parting the strong.
19 A brother wounded is like a strong town, and violent acts are like a locked tower.
20 With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be full; the produce of his lips will be his in full measure.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those to whom it is dear will have its fruit for their food.
22 Whoever gets a wife gets a good thing, and has the approval of the Lord.
23 The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer.
24 There are friends who may be a man's destruction, but there is a lover who keeps nearer than a brother.
1 离群独处的， 只顾自己的心愿； 他抗拒一切大智慧。
2 愚昧人不喜欢明白事理， 只喜欢显露自己的心意。
3 恶人来， 也带来藐视； 羞耻的事也引致羞辱。
4 人口中的言语如同深水， 智慧的泉源好像涌流的河水。
5 在审判时， 偏袒恶人、屈枉义人， 是不对的。
6 愚昧人的嘴引起纷争， 他的口招来责打。
7 愚昧人的口自取灭亡， 他的嘴唇是自己性命的网罗。
8 搬弄是非的人的言语， 如同美食， 深入人的脏腑。
9 工作懒惰的， 是灭亡者的兄弟。
10 耶和华的名是坚固的高台， 义人投奔， 就得安全。
11 富翁的财物是他们的坚城； 在他们的想象中， 有如高墙。
12 灭亡以先， 人心高傲； 尊荣以先， 必有谦卑。
13 不先聆听就回答的， 这就是他的愚妄和羞辱。
14 人的心灵能忍受疾病， 心灵忧郁， 谁能承受呢？
15 聪明人的心获得知识； 智慧人的耳朵寻求知识。
16 人的礼物能为他开路， 引他到大人物面前。
17 首先陈述情由的， 似乎有理， 等他的邻舍来到， 才可以查明实情。
18 抽签能止息纷争， 排解二强之间的纠纷。
19 触怒兄弟， 要劝他和解， 比取坚城还难； 这样的纷争， 如同堡垒的门闩。
20 人口中所结的果子， 必使自己的肚腹饱足； 他嘴里所出的， 必使他饱足。
21 生与死都在舌头的权下； 爱把弄这权柄的， 必自食其果。
22 觅得贤妻的， 就是觅得幸福， 也是蒙了耶和华的恩宠。
23 穷人乞恩哀求， 财主却声色俱厉地回答。
24 朋友众多的人， 终必彼此破裂， 但有一位朋友， 比兄弟更亲密。