1 He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, and snarlest against all sound wisdom.2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may lay itself bare.3 When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters; a flowing brook, a fountain of wisdom.5 It is not good to respect the person of the wicked, so as to turn aside the righteous in judgment.6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.7 A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are the snare of his soul.8 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.9 Even one that is slack in his work is brother to him that is a destroyer.10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is set up on high.11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own conceit.12 Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before honour goeth humility.13 He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and confusion unto him.14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?