1 He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment. | TOSK |
2 A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions. | TOSK |
3 With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace. | TOSK |
4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. | TOSK |
5 Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.
6 A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating. | TOSK |
7 A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul. | TOSK |
8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being. | TOSK |
9 Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys. | TOSK |
10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. | TOSK |
11 A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination. | TOSK |
12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. | TOSK |
13 He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him. | TOSK |
14 The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit? | TOSK |
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out. | TOSK |
16 A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men. | TOSK |
17 The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him. | TOSK |
18 Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents. | TOSK |
19 An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle. | TOSK |
20 From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied. | TOSK |
21 Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. | TOSK |
22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD. | C | TOSK |
23 The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly. | C | TOSK |
24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother. | C | TOSK |