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?