1Who so hath pleasure to sow discord, picketh a quarrel in every thing.
2A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only in those things wherein his heart rejoiceth.
3Where ungodliness is, there is also disdain: and so there followeth shame and dishonour.
4The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters, and the well of wisdom is like a full stream.
5It is not good to regard the person of the ungodly, or to put back the righteous in judgment.
6A fool's lips are ever brawling, and his mouth provoketh unto battle.
7A fool's mouth is his own destruction, and his lips are the snare for his own soul.
8The words of a slanderer are very wounds, and go thorow unto the inmost parts of the body.
9Who so is slothful and slack in his labor, is the brother of him that is a waster.
10The name of the LORD is a strong castle, the righteous flyeth unto it, and shall be saved.
11But the rich man's goods are his stronghold, yea he taketh them for an high wall round about him.
12After pride cometh destruction, and honour after lowliness.
13He that giveth sentence in a matter before he hear it, is a fool, and worthy to be confounded.
14A good stomach driveth away a man's disease, but when the spirit is vexed, who may abide it?
15A wise heart laboureth for knowledge, and a prudent ear seeketh understanding.
16Liberality bringeth a man to honour and worship, and setteth him among great men.
17The righteous accuseth himself first of all, if his neighbour come, he shall find him.
18The lot pacifieth the variance, and parteth the mighty asunder.
19The unity of brethren is stronger than a castle, and they that hold together are like the bar of a palace.
20A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his own mouth, and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
21Death and life stand in the power of the tongue, he that loveth it, shall enjoy the fruit thereof.
22Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and receiveth an wholesome benefit of the LORD.
23The poor maketh supplication and prayeth meekly, but the rich giveth a rough answer.
24A friend that delighteth in love, doth a man more friendship, and sticketh faster unto him than a brother.