2. Fools find no pleasure in understanding,but only in expressing their opinion.
3. When the wicked arrive, so does contempt;with shame comes insult.
4. The words of a person’s mouth are deep waters,a bubbling stream, a fountain of wisdom.
5. Favoring the wicked isn’t good;it denies justice to the righteous.
6. The lips of fools make accusations;their mouths elicit beatings.
7. The mouth of fools is their ruin;their lips are a trap for their lives.
8. The words of gossips are like choice snacks;they go down to the inmost parts.
9. Those who are lazy in their workare brothers to thugs.
10. The Lord’s name is a strong tower;the righteous run to it and find refuge.
11. The riches of the wealthy are a strong cityand like a high wall in their imagination.
12. Pride comes before a disaster,but humility comes before respect.
13. Those who answer before they listenare foolish and disgraceful.
14. The human spirit sustains a sick person,but who can bear a broken spirit?
15. An understanding mind gains knowledge;the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16. A gift opens the wayfor access to important people.