¹He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; ²A fool does not delight in understanding, ³With a wicked man comes contempt as well, ⁴The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; ⁵Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, ⁶A fool’s lips bring him strife, ⁷A fool’s mouth is his ruin, ⁸The words of a gossip are like choice morsels ⁹Whoever is slothful in his work ¹⁰The name of the LORD is a strong tower; ¹¹A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; ¹²Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, ¹³He who answers a matter before he hears it— ¹⁴The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, ¹⁵The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, ¹⁶A man’s gift opens doors for him, ¹⁷The first to state his case seems right ¹⁸Casting the lot ends quarrels ¹⁹An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, ²⁰From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; ²¹Life and death are in the power of the tongue, ²²He who finds a wife finds a good thing ²³The poor man pleads for mercy, ²⁴A man of many companions may come to ruin,