1 He that separates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound wisdom.

2 A fool has no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.

3 When the wicked comes, contempt also comes, and with dishonor comes reproach.

4 The words of a mans mouth are like deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.

5 It is not good to favor the person of the wicked, nor to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

6 A fools lips enter into strife, and his mouth calls for strokes.

7 A fools mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

8 The words of a talebearer are gulped down, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

9 He, also, who is slothful in his work is brother to a ruler who destroys.

10 The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; the righteous one runs into it and is safe.

11 The rich mans wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination.

12 Prior to shattering, the heart of man is haughty; and before honor is humility.

13 He who answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him.

14 The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, but who can bear a stricken spirit?