| [an error occurred while processing this directive] | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1He who separates himself seeks his own desire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3When a wicked man comes, contempt also comes, And with dishonor comes scorn. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5To show partiality to the wicked is not good, Nor to thrust aside the righteous in judgment. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6A fool's lips bring strife, And his mouth calls for blows. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7A fool's mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9He also who is slack in his work Is brother to him who destroys. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11A rich man's wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility goes before honor. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But as for a broken spirit who can bear it? |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16A man's gift makes room for him And brings him before great men. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17The first to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and examines him. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18The cast lot puts an end to strife And decides between the mighty ones. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a citadel. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied with the product of his lips. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from the LORD. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23The poor man utters supplications, But the rich man answers roughly. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24A man of too many friends comes to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. |
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