1 It's selfish and stupidto think only of yourselfand to sneer at peoplewho have sense.
2 Fools have no desire to learn,instead they would 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 favor 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 honor.
13 It's stupid and embarrassingto give an answerbefore you listen.
14 Being cheerful helpswhen you are sick,but nothing helpswhen you give up.
15 Everyone with good sensewants to learn.
16 A gift will get you into see anyone.
17 You may think you have wonyour case in court,until your opponent speaks.
18 Drawing straws is one wayto settle a difficult case.
19 Making up with a friendyou have offendedis harder than breakingthrough a city wall.
20 Make your words good—you will be glad you did.
21 Words can bring death or life!Talk too much, and you will eateverything you say.
22 A man's greatest treasureis his wife—she is a gift from the Lord.
23 The poor must beg for help,but the rich can givea harsh reply.
24 Some friends don't help,but a true friend is closerthan your own family.