An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonour comes disgrace.
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a
bubbling brook.
It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the righteous of
justice.
A fool's lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating.
A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the
inner parts of the body.
Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys.
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the
righteous man runs into it and is safe.
A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his
imagination.
Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but humility comes before honour.
If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.
A man's spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?
An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks
knowledge.
A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.
The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and
examines him.
The lot puts an end to quarrels and decides between powerful contenders.
A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarrelling is
like the bars of a castle.
From the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by
the yield of his lips.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat
its fruits.
He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favour from the Lord.
The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly.
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks
closer than a brother.
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