3When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt; And with baseness, shame.
4The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, And the wellspring of wisdom is an overflowing brook.
5It is not good to be partial to the wicked, So as to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
6The lips of a fool enter into strife, And his mouth calleth for blows.
7A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are a snare for his life.
8The words of a talebearer are like sweet morsels; For they go down to the innermost parts of the body.
9Moreover, he that is slothful in his work Is brother to him that is a great waster.
10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runneth to it, and is safe.
11The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall, in his own conceit.
12Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility.
Proverbs 18
Proverbs 18:3-12