1. It's selfish and stupidto think only of yourselfand to sneer at peoplewho have sense.
2. Fools have no desire to learn;they would much rathergive their own opinion.
3. Wrongdoing leads to shameand disgrace.
4. Words of wisdomare a stream that flowsfrom a deep fountain.
5. It's wrong to favour the guiltyand keep the innocentfrom getting justice.
6. Foolish talk will get youinto a lot of trouble.
7. Saying foolish thingsis like setting a trapto destroy yourself.
8. There's nothing so deliciousas the taste of gossip!It melts in your mouth.
9. Being lazy is no differentfrom being a troublemaker.
10. The Lord is a mighty towerwhere his people can runfor safety—
11. the rich think their moneyis a wall of protection.
12. Pride leads to destruction;humility leads to honour.