3 When the wicked comes, contempt comes also;And with dishonor comes reproach.
4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;The wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook.
5 It is not good to show partiality to the wicked,Or to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
6 A fool’s lips enter into contention,And his mouth calls for blows.
7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction,And his lips are the snare of his soul.
8 The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles,And they go down into the inmost body.
9 He who is slothful in his workIs a brother to him who is a great destroyer.