[1]WHEN a man is inactive he imagines lust and mocks at good instruction[2]A fool has no delight in wisdom, because his mind devises folly[3]When the wicked reaches the depths of evil, then folly comes upon him, iniquity, disgrace, and shame[4]The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters; and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook[5]It is not good to respect the person of the wicked, nor to pervert justice against the righteous[6]A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth brings him to death,[7]A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul[8]The words of a slothful man bring evil to him, and they cause him to go down into the inner chambers of Sheol[9]He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him who is a destroyer[10]The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous and the mighty run into it[11]The rich man's wealth is his strong city; and his dwelling place is fenced by a strong wall[12]Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty; and before honor is humility[13]He who gives answer before he hears is a fool and a reviler[14]The spirit of a man will endure his suffering; but a distressing spirit, who can bear[15]The heart of the prudent acquires wisdom; and the ear of the wise listens to knowledge[16]A man's gifts make room for him and bring him before great men[17]A man is deemed innocent in his lawsuit; but when his neighbor comes he examines him[18]Casting lots causes contentions to cease and decides between mighty men[19]A brother helped by a brother is like a city helped by its fortifications; and his helpers are like the bars of a castle[20]A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruits of his mouth; and with the fruits of his lips shall he be filled[21]Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those who love it shall eat the fruits thereof[22]He who finds a good wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the LORD. And he who puts out a good wife, puts out good from his house[23]The poor speak humbly; but the rich talk of great things[24]There are friends who are merely friends; and there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother