1. One who isolates himself pursues [selfish] desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
2. A fool does not delight in understanding, but only wants to show off his opinions.
3. When a wicked man comes, shame does also, and along with dishonor, disgrace.
4. The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom.
5. It is not good to show partiality to the guilty by perverting the justice due the innocent.
6. A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth provokes a beating.
7. A fool's mouth is his devastation, and his lips are a trap for his life.
8. A gossip's words are like choice food that goes down to one's innermost being.
9. The one who is truly lazy in his work is brother to a vandal.
10. The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected.
11. A rich man's wealth is his fortified city; in his imagination it is like a high wall.
12. Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but before honor comes humility.
13. The one who gives an answer before he listens-- this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
14. A man's spirit can endure sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
15. The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.
16. A gift opens doors for a man and brings him before the great.
17. The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
18. [Casting] the lot ends quarrels and separates powerful opponents.
19. An offended brother is [harder to reach] than a fortified city, and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.
20. From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is satisfied; he is filled with the product of his lips.
21. Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
22. A man who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.
23. The poor man pleads, but the rich one answers roughly.
24. A man with many friends may be harmed, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.