1 An unfriendly man pursues selfishness, 2 A fool has no delight in understanding, 3 When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, 4 The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters. 5 To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, 6 A fool’s lips come into strife, 7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction, 8 The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: 9 One who is slack in his work 10 Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: 11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, 12 Before destruction the heart of man is proud, 13 He who gives answer before he hears, 14 A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, 15 The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. 16 A man’s gift makes room for him, 17 He who pleads his cause first seems right; 18 The lot settles disputes, 19 A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city; 20 A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; 22 Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, 23 The poor plead for mercy, 24 A man of many companions may be ruined,