74 lines
2.3 KiB
Markdown
74 lines
2.3 KiB
Markdown
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###### 1
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He who separates himself seeks _his own_ desire, He breaks out _in dispute_ against all sound wisdom.
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###### 2
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A fool does not delight in discernment, But only in revealing his own heart.
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###### 3
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When a wicked man comes, despising also comes, And with disgrace _comes_ reproach.
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###### 4
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The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a flowing brook.
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###### 5
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To show partiality to the wicked is not good, _Nor_ to thrust aside the righteous in judgment.
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###### 6
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A fool's lips come with strife, And his mouth calls for beatings.
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###### 7
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A fool's mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
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###### 8
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The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the stomach.
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###### 9
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He also who is slack in his work Is brother to him who destroys.
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###### 10
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The name of Yahweh is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is set securely on high.
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###### 11
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A rich man's wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own delusion.
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###### 12
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Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility _goes_ before glory.
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###### 13
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He who responds with a word before he hears, It is folly and shame to him.
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###### 14
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The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But _as for_ a broken spirit, who can bear it?
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###### 15
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The heart of the understanding acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
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###### 16
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A man's gift makes room for him And leads him into the presence of great men.
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###### 17
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The first to plead his case _seems_ right, _Until_ another comes and examines him.
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###### 18
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The _cast_ lot puts an end to contentions And decides between the mighty ones.
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###### 19
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A brother offended _is harder to win over_ than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a citadel.
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###### 20
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From the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be satisfied; _With_ the produce of his lips he will be satisfied.
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###### 21
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Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.
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###### 22
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He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from Yahweh.
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###### 23
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The poor man speaks supplications, But the rich man answers with strong _words_.
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###### 24
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A man of _too many_ friends _comes_ to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
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