Proverbs 18:3-24 in English

³ When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, And with ignominy cometh reproach.

⁴ The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook.

⁵ To respect the person of the wicked is not good, Nor to turn aside the righteous in judgment.

⁶ A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.

⁷ A fool’s mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.

⁸ The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.

⁹ He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.

¹⁰ The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor goeth humility.

¹³ He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.

¹⁷ He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.

¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.

¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; And such contentions are like the bars of a castle.

²⁰ A man’s belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

²² Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, And obtaineth favor of Jehovah.

²³ The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.

²⁴ He that maketh many friends doeth it to his own destruction; But there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

³ When an ungodly man comes into a depth of evils, he despises them; but dishonour and reproach come upon him.

⁴ A word in the heart of a man is a deep water, and a river and fountain of life spring forth.

⁵ It is not good to accept the person of the ungodly, nor is it holy to pervert justice in judgment.

⁶ The lips of a fool bring him into troubles, and his bold mouth calls for death.

⁷ A fool's mouth is ruin to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

⁸ Fear casts down the slothful; and the souls of the effeminate shall hunger.

⁹ A man who helps not himself by his labour is brother of him that ruins himself.

¹⁰ The name of the Lord is of great strength; and the righteous running to it are exalted.

¹¹ The wealth of a rich man is a strong city; and its glory casts a broad shadow.

¹² Before ruin a man's heart is exalted, and before honour it is humble.

¹³ Whoso answers a word before he hears a cause, it is folly and reproach to him.

¹⁴ A wise servant calms a man's anger; but who can endure a faint-hearted man?

¹⁵ The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; and the ears of the wise seek understanding.

¹⁶ A man's gift enlarges him, and seats him among princes.

¹⁷ A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, but when he has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved.

¹⁸ A silent man quells strifes, and determines between great powers.

¹⁹ A brother helped by a brother is as a strong and high city; and is as strong as a well-founded palace.

²⁰ A man fills his belly with the fruits of his mouth; and he shall be satisfied with the fruits of his lips.

²¹ Life and death are in the power of the tongue; and they that rule it shall eat the fruits thereof.

²² He that has found a good wife has found favours, and has received gladness from God.

^22a He that puts away a good wife, puts away a good thing, and he that keeps an adulteress is foolish and ungodly.

³ When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

⁴ The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

⁵ It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

⁶ A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

⁷ A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

⁸ The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

⁹ He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

¹⁰ The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

¹³ He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

¹⁷ He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

²⁰ A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

²² Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

²³ The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

²⁴ A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

³ When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

⁴ The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

⁵ It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

⁶ A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

⁷ A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

⁸ The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

⁹ He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

¹⁰ The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

¹³ He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

¹⁷ He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

²⁰ A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

²² Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

²³ The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

²⁴ A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

³ When an ungodly man comes into a depth of evils, he despises them; but dishonor and reproach come upon him.

⁴ A word in the heart of a man is a deep water, and a river and fountain of life spring forth.

⁵ It is not good to accept the person of the ungodly, nor is it holy to pervert justice in judgment.

⁶ The lips of a fool bring him into troubles, and his bold mouth calls for death.

⁷ A fool's mouth is ruin to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

⁸ Fear casts down the slothful; and the souls of the effeminate shall hunger.

⁹ A man who helps not himself by his labor is brother of him that ruins himself.

¹⁰ The name of the Lord is of great strength; and the righteous running to it are exalted.

¹¹ The wealth of a rich man is a strong city; and its glory casts a broad shadow.

¹² Before ruin a man's heart is exalted, and before honor it is humble.

¹³ Whoso answers a word before he hears a cause, it is folly and reproach to him.

¹⁴ A wise servant calms a man's anger; but who can endure a faint-hearted man?

¹⁵ The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; and the ears of the wise seek understanding.

¹⁶ A man's gift enlarges him, and seats him among princes.

¹⁷ A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, but when he has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved.

¹⁸ A silent man quells strifes, and determines between great powers.

¹⁹ A brother helped by a brother is as a strong and high city; and is as strong as a well-founded palace.

²⁰ A man fills his belly with the fruits of his mouth; and he shall be satisfied with the fruits of his lips.

²¹ Life and death are in the power of the tongue; and they that rule it shall eat the fruits thereof.

²² He that has found a good wife has found favours, and has received gladness from God. He that puts away a good wife, puts away a good thing, and he that keeps an adulteress is foolish and ungodly.

³ When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy cometh reproach.

⁴ The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters; the wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook.

⁵ To accept the person of the wicked is not good, nor to turn aside the righteous in judgment.

⁶ A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.

⁷ A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

⁸ The words of a whisperer are as dainty, morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

⁹ He also that is slack in his work is brother to him that is a destroyer.

¹⁰ The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own imagination.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour goeth humility.

¹³ He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

¹⁷ He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.

¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and such contentions are like the bars of a castle.

²⁰ A man’s belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

²² Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

²³ The poor useth entreaties: but the rich answereth roughly.

²⁴ He that maketh many friends doeth it to his own destruction: but there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

³ Whenever people do wicked things, others will despise them; when people do things that cause themselves to no longer be honored, they will be disgraced also.

⁴ What wise people say is like a deep ocean that you can never get to the bottom of MET, and it refreshes us like water from a rapidly flowing stream.

⁵ It is not good for a judge to decide matters in favor of those who ◄are guilty/have done wicked things► and to not do what is just for those who ◄are innocent/have not done what is wrong►.

⁶ When foolish people SYN start arguments, it is as though they SYN are requesting/inviting someone to flog/whip them.

⁷ What foolish people MTY say causes them to be ruined; their own words are like a trap MET that catches/seizes them.

⁸ People enjoy listening to what gossips say like SIM they enjoy tasty food; they accept what gossips tell them like MET they swallow tasty food.

⁹ People who are lazy while they work are just as bad as IDM those who destroy things.

¹⁰ Yahweh MTY is like a strong tower MET; righteous people can go to him and be safe like they can run to a tower to be safe.

¹¹ Rich people are protected because they have a lot of money PRS like a city is protected because it has a high wall surrounding it SIM.

¹² Proud people are on the road to being ruined, but being humble leads to being honored.

¹³ Those who reply to someone before that person has finished speaking are foolish; doing that is disgraceful.

¹⁴ A desire to continue to live can sustain someone when he is sick; if he loses that desire, he ◄cannot endure it/will become very discouraged► when he is sick RHQ.

¹⁵ Intelligent people are always wanting to learn more; wise people SYN are not content with what they already know.

¹⁶ If you take a gift to an important person, that will open the way to allow you to talk to him.

¹⁷ The first person to present his case in court seems right, but when ◄someone else/his opponent► begins to ask him questions, it may become clear that what he said was not true.

¹⁸ If two influential/important people are arguing, someone can settle the matter by ◄casting lots/throwing marked stones to decide who is right►.

¹⁹ If you help relatives, they will protect you like SIM a strong wall protects a city, but if you quarrel with them, that will separate you from them like bars on a city gate separate the city from those who want to enter it MET.

²⁰ People are happy when they hear others say MTY something that is good, like they are happy when they eat food that is good MET.

²¹ What you say can cause others to be killed or it can cause them to continue to live; so those who like to talk a lot must ◄accept the consequences/realize that what they say can cause much harm►.

²² If you marry a good woman, that is like finding a wonderful thing; it shows that Yahweh is pleased with you.

²³ It is necessary for poor people to speak politely when they request rich people to do something for them, but rich people reply very impolitely when poor people speak to them.

²⁴ There are some people who only pretend to be friends with us, but there are some friends who are more loyal than members of our families.

³ When an ungodly man comes into a depth of evils, he despises them; but dishonour and reproach come upon him.

⁴ A word in the heart of a man is a deep water, and a river and fountain of life spring forth.

⁵ It is not good to accept the person of the ungodly, nor is it holy to pervert justice in judgement.

⁶ The lips of a fool bring him into troubles, and his bold mouth calls for death.

⁷ A fool's mouth is ruin to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

⁸ Fear casts down the slothful; and the souls of the effeminate shall hunger.

⁹ A man who helps not himself by his labour is brother of him that ruins himself.

¹⁰ The name of the Lord is of great strength; and the righteous running to it are exalted.

¹¹ The wealth of a rich man is a strong city; and its glory casts a broad shadow.

¹² Before ruin a man's heart is exalted, and before honour it is humble.

¹³ Whoso answers a word before he hears a cause, it is folly and reproach to him.

¹⁴ A wise servant calms a man's anger; but who can endure a faint-hearted man?

¹⁵ The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; and the ears of the wise seek understanding.

¹⁶ A man's gift enlarges him, and seats him amongst princes.

¹⁷ A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, but when he has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved.

¹⁸ A silent man quells strifes, and determines between great powers.

¹⁹ A brother helped by a brother is as a strong and high city; and is as strong as a well-founded palace.

²⁰ A man fills his belly with the fruits of his mouth; and he shall be satisfied with the fruits of his lips.

²¹ Life and death are in the power of the tongue; and they that rule it shall eat the fruits thereof.

²² He that has found a good wife has found favours, and has received gladness from God. He that puts away a good wife, puts away a good thing, and he that keeps an adulteress is foolish and ungodly.

³ When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace.

⁴ The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

⁵ To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice.

⁶ A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.

⁷ A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

⁸ The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person’s innermost parts.

⁹ One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

¹⁰ Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.

¹³ He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

¹⁴ A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

¹⁷ He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.

¹⁸ The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.

¹⁹ A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city. Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

²⁰ A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.

²² Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh.

²³ The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.

²⁴ A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

³ When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace.

⁴ The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

⁵ To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice.

⁶ A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.

⁷ A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

⁸ The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person’s innermost parts.

⁹ One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

¹⁰ Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.

¹³ He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

¹⁴ A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

¹⁷ He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.

¹⁸ The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.

¹⁹ A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city. Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

²⁰ A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.

²² Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh.

²³ The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.

²⁴ A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

³ When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace.

⁴ The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

⁵ To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice.

⁶ A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.

⁷ A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

⁸ The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person’s innermost parts.

⁹ One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

¹⁰ The LORD’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honour is humility.

¹³ He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

¹⁴ A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

¹⁷ He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.

¹⁸ The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.

¹⁹ A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city. Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

²⁰ A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.

²² Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favour of the LORD.

²³ The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.

²⁴ A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

³ When the evil-doer comes, a low opinion comes with him, and with the loss of honour comes shame.

⁴ The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters: the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.

⁵ To have respect for the person of the evil-doer is not good, or to give a wrong decision against the upright.

⁶ A foolish man's lips are a cause of fighting, and his mouth makes him open to blows.

⁷ The mouth of a foolish man is his destruction, and his lips are a net for his soul.

⁸ The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, and go down into the inner parts of the stomach.

⁹ He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction.

¹⁰ The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the upright man running into it is safe.

¹¹ The property of a man of wealth is his strong town, and it is as a high wall in the thoughts of his heart.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit.

¹³ To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up?

¹⁵ The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.

¹⁶ A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men.

¹⁷ The man who first puts his cause before the judge seems to be in the right; but then his neighbour comes and puts his cause in its true light.

¹⁸ The decision of chance puts an end to argument, parting the strong.

¹⁹ A brother wounded is like a strong town, and violent acts are like a locked tower.

²⁰ With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be full; the produce of his lips will be his in full measure.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those to whom it is dear will have its fruit for their food.

²² Whoever gets a wife gets a good thing, and has the approval of the Lord.

²³ The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer.

²⁴ There are friends who may be a man's destruction, but there is a lover who keeps nearer than a brother.

³ When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

⁴ The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is a gushing brook.

⁵ It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to wrong the righteous in judgment.

⁶ A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.

⁷ A fool's mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

⁸ The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

⁹ He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.

¹⁰ The name of Jehovah is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

¹¹ The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour goeth humility.

¹³ He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of an intelligent man getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶ A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

¹⁷ He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; and contentions are as the bars of a palace.

²⁰ A man's belly is satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips is he satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

²² Whoso hath found a wife hath found a good thing, and hath obtained favour from Jehovah.

²³ He that is poor speaketh with supplications, but the rich answereth roughly.

²⁴ A man of many friends will come to ruin but there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

³ The wicked man when he is come into the depth of sins, contemneth: but ignominy and reproach follow him.

⁴ Words from the mouth of a men are as deep water: and the fountain of wisdom as an overflowing stream.

⁵ It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to decline from the truth of judgment.

⁶ The lips of a fool intermeddle with strife: and his mouth provoketh quarrels.

⁷ The mouth of a fool is his destruction: and his lips are the ruin of his soul.

⁸ The words of the double tongued are as if they were harmless: and they reach even to the inner parts of the bowels. Fear casteth down the slothful: and the souls of the effeminate shall be hungry.

⁹ He that is loose and slack in his work, is the brother of him that wasteth his own works.

¹⁰ The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the just runneth to it, and shall be exalted.

¹¹ The substance of the rich man is the city of his strength, and as a strong wall compassing him about.

¹² Before destruction, the heart of a man is exalted: and before he be glorified, it is humbled.

¹³ He that answereth before he heareth sheweth himself to be a fool, and worthy of confusion.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man upholdeth his infirmity: but a spirit that is easily angered, who can bear?

¹⁵ A wise heart shall acquire knowledge: and the ear of the wise seeketh instruction.

¹⁶ A man’s gift enlargeth his may, and maketh him room before princes.

¹⁷ The just is first accuser of himself: his friend cometh, and shall search him.

¹⁸ The lot suppresseth contentions, and determineth even between the mighty.

¹⁹ A brother that is helped by his brother, is like a strong city: and judgments are like the bars of cities.

²⁰ Of the fruit of a man’s mouth shall his belly be satisfied: and the offspring of his lips shall fill him.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue: they that love it, shall eat the fruits thereof.

²² He that hath found a good wife, hath found a good thing, and shall receive a pleasure from the Lord. He that driveth away a good wife, driveth away a good thing: but he that keepeth an adulteress, is foolish and wicked.

²³ The poor will speak with supplications, and the rich will speak roughly.

²⁴ A man amiable in society, shall be more friendly than a brother.

³ With wickedness comes contempt; with dishonor comes disgrace.

⁴ People's words can be profound like deep waters, a gushing stream that is the source of wisdom.

⁵ It's not right to show favoritism to the guilty and rob the innocent of justice.

⁶ What stupid people say gets them into fights, as if they're asking for a beating.

⁷ Stupid people are caught out by what they say; their own words trap them.

⁸ Listening to gossip is like gulping down bites of your favorite food—they go deep down inside you.

⁹ Laziness and destruction are brothers.

¹⁰ The Lord is a protective tower that good people can run to and be safe.

¹¹ Rich people see their wealth as a fortified town—it's like a high wall in their imagination.

¹² Pride leads to destruction; humility goes before honor.

¹³ Replying before hearing is stupidity and shame.

¹⁴ With a brave spirit you can put up with sickness, but if it's crushed, you can't bear it.

¹⁵ An intelligent mind acquires knowledge; the wise are ready to hear knowledge.

¹⁶ A gift opens doors for you, and gets you into the presence of important people.

¹⁷ The first person to plead a case sounds right until someone comes to cross-examine them.

¹⁸ Casting lots can end disputes and decide between powerful people.

¹⁹ A brother you've offended is harder to win back than a fortified town. Arguments keep people apart like bars on the doors of a fortress.

²⁰ Make sure you're satisfied with what you say—you have to live with your words.

²¹ What you say has the power to bring life or to kill; those who love talking will have to deal with the consequences.

²² If you find a wife, that's great, and you'll be blessed by the Lord.

²³ The poor beg for mercy, but the rich reply harshly.

²⁴ Some friends give up on you, but there's a friend who stays closer to you than a brother.

³ When the wicked commeth, then commeth contempt, and with the vile man reproch.

⁴ The words of a mans mouth are like deepe waters, and the welspring of wisdome is like a flowing riuer.

⁵ It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to cause ye righteous to fall in iudgement.

⁶ A fooles lips come with strife, and his mouth calleth for stripes.

⁷ A fooles mouth is his owne destruction, and his lips are a snare for his soule.

⁸ The wordes of a tale bearer are as flatterings, and they goe downe into the bowels of the belly.

⁹ He also that is slouthfull in his worke, is euen the brother of him that is a great waster.

¹⁰ The Name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth vnto it, and is exalted.

¹¹ The rich mans riches are his strong citie: and as an hie wall in his imagination.

¹² Before destruction the heart of a man is hautie, and before glory goeth lowlines.

¹³ He that answereth a matter before hee heare it, it is folly and shame vnto him.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man will susteine his infirmitie: but a wounded spirit who can beare it?

¹⁵ A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the eare of the wise seeketh learning.

¹⁶ A mans gift enlargeth him, and leadeth him before great men.

¹⁷ He that is first in his owne cause, is iust: then commeth his neighbour, and maketh inquirie of him.

¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, and maketh a partition among the mightie.

¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to winne then a strong citie, and their contentions are like the barre of a palace.

²⁰ With the fruite of a mans mouth shall his belly be satisfied, and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of ye tongue, and they that loue it, shall eate the fruite thereof.

²² He that findeth a wife, findeth a good thing, and receiueth fauour of the Lord.

²³ The poore speaketh with prayers: but the rich answereth roughly.

²⁴ A man that hath friends, ought to shew him selfe friendly: for a friend is neerer then a brother.

³ When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

⁴ The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters; a flowing brook, a fountain of wisdom.

⁵ It is not good to respect the person of the wicked, so as to turn aside the righteous in judgment.

⁶ A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

⁷ A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

⁸ The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

⁹ Even one that is slack in his work is brother to him that is a destroyer.

¹⁰ The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is set up on high.

¹¹ The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own conceit.

¹² Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before honour goeth humility.

¹³ He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and confusion unto him.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶ A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

¹⁷ He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.

¹⁸ The lot causeth strife to cease, and parteth asunder the contentious.

¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

²⁰ A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that indulge it shall eat the fruit thereof.

²² Whoso findeth a wife findeth a great good, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

²³ The poor useth entreaties; but the rich answereth impudently.

²⁴ There are friends that one hath to his own hurt; but there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

³ When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, And with ignominy reproach.

⁴ The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, And the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

⁵ It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, To overthrow the righteous in judgment.

⁶ A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for strokes.

⁷ A fool’s mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.

⁸ The words of a talebearer are as wounds, And they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

⁹ He also that is slothful in his work Is brother to him that is a great waster.

¹⁰ The name of the Lord is a strong tower: The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own conceit.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, And before honour is humility.

¹³ He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, It is folly and shame unto him.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a wounded spirit who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.

¹⁷ He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; But his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.

¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: And their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

²⁰ A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; And with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue: And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

²² Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, And obtaineth favour of the Lord.

²³ The poor useth intreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.

²⁴ A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: And there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

³ When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with dishonorable acts, disgrace.

⁴ Like deep waters are the words of a wise man's mouth, and a bubbling brook is the well-spring of wisdom.

⁵ It is not good to favor the person of the wicked, to wrest the cause of the righteous in judgment.

⁶ The lips of the fool come with contention, and his mouth calleth for blows.

⁷ The mouth of the fool is a destruction to himself, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

⁸ The words of a whisperer are as wounds, and they go down indeed into the innermost parts of the body.

⁹ He also that showeth himself slothful in his work is a brother to the destroyer.

¹⁰ The name of the Lord is a strong tower, whereunto the righteous runneth, and is placed in safety.

¹¹ The rich man's wealth is his strong town, and as a towering wall in his own conceit.

¹² Before downfall the heart of man becometh haughty, and before honor goeth humility.

¹³ When one returneth an answer before he understandeth the question, it is folly unto him and shame.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man will readily bear his disease; but a depressed spirit who can bear:

¹⁵ The heart of the man of understanding will obtain knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶ A man's gift maketh room for him, and before great men will it lead him.

¹⁷ He that is first in his cause seemeth just; but when his neighbor cometh, then will it be investigated.

¹⁸ The lot causeth disputes to cease, and it decideth between the mighty.

¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong town; and quarrels among brothers are like the bars of a castle.

²⁰ From the fruit of a man's mouth is his body satisfied; with the product of his lips doth he satisfy himself.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it will eat its fruit.

²² Whoso hath found a wife hath found happiness, and hath obtained favor from the Lord.

²³ The poor speaketh entreatingly; but the rich answereth roughly.

²⁴ A man's many companions are hurtful to him; but there is many a friend that cleaveth closer than a brother.

³ When an ungodly man comes into a depth of evils, he despises them; But dishonor and reproach come upon him.

⁴ A word in the heart of a man is a deep water, And a river and fountain of life spring forth.

⁵ It is not good to accept the person of the ungodly, Nor is it holy to pervert justice in judgment.

⁶ The lips of a fool bring him into troubles, And his bold mouth calls for death.

⁷ A fool’s mouth is ruin to him, And his lips are a snare to his soul.

⁸ Fear casts down the slothful; And the souls of the effeminate shall hunger.

⁹ A man who helps not himself by his labor Is brother of him that ruins himself.

¹⁰ The name of the Lord is of great strength; And the righteous running to it are exalted.

¹¹ The wealth of a rich man is a strong city; And its glory casts a broad shadow.

¹² Before ruin a man’s heart is exalted, And before honor it is humble.

¹³ Whoso answers a word before he hears a cause, It is folly and reproach to him.

¹⁴ A wise servant calms a man’s anger; But who can endure a faint-hearted man?

¹⁵ The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; And the ears of the wise seek understanding.

¹⁶ A man’s gift enlarges him, And seats him among princes.

¹⁷ A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, But when he has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved.

¹⁸ A silent man quells strifes, And determines between great powers.

¹⁹ A brother helped by a brother is as a strong and high city; And is as strong as a well-founded palace.

²⁰ A man fills his belly with the fruits of his mouth; And he shall be satisfied with the fruits of his lips.

²¹ Life and death are in the power of the tongue; And they that rule it shall eat the fruits thereof.

²² He that has found a good wife has found favors, And has received gladness from God.

^22a He that puts away a good wife, puts away a good thing, And he that keeps an adulteress is foolish and ungodly.

³ When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt; And with baseness, shame.

⁴ The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, And the wellspring of wisdom is an overflowing brook.

⁵ It is not good to be partial to the wicked, So as to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

⁶ The lips of a fool enter into strife, And his mouth calleth for blows.

⁷ A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are a snare for his life.

⁸ The words of a talebearer are like sweet morsels; For they go down to the innermost parts of the body.

⁹ Moreover, he that is slothful in his work Is brother to him that is a great waster.

¹⁰ The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runneth to it, and is safe.

¹¹ The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall, in his own conceit.

¹² Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility.

¹³ He who answereth a matter before he hath heard it, It is folly and shame to him.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a wounded spirit who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the intelligent will acquire knowledge, And the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.

¹⁶ A gift maketh room for a man, And bringeth him into the presence of the great.

¹⁷ He that first pleadeth his cause appeareth just; But his opponent cometh, and searcheth him through.

¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth asunder the mighty.

¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; Yea, their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

²⁰ With the fruit of a man's mouth shall his stomach be filled; He shall be filled with the produce of his lips.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; They that love it shall eat its fruit.

²² He that findeth a wife findeth a blessing, And obtaineth favor from the LORD.

²³ The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.

²⁴ A man of many friends will show himself false; Yet there is a friend who sticketh closer than a brother.

³ When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace.

⁴ The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

⁵ To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of mishpat ·justice·.

⁶ A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.

⁷ A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

⁸ The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person’s innermost parts.

⁹ One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

¹⁰ Adonai ’s name is a strong tower: the upright run to him, and are safe.

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before kavod ·weighty glory· is humility.

¹³ He who gives answer before he sh'ma ·hears obeys·, that is folly and shame to him.

¹⁴ A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

¹⁷ He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.

¹⁸ The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.

¹⁹ A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city; and disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

²⁰ A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who 'ahav ·affectionately love· it will eat its fruit.

²² Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Adonai .

²³ The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.

²⁴ A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a 'ahav ·affectionate lover, friend· who sticks closer than a brother.

³ When a wicked person comes, contempt comes with him— along with shame and reproach.

⁴ The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a flowing stream.

⁵ It is not good to be partial to the wicked person, nor to deny justice to the righteous person.

⁶ A fool's lips bring him conflict and his mouth invites a beating.

⁷ A fool's mouth is his ruin and he ensnares himself with his lips.

⁸ The words of a gossip are like delicious morsels and they go down into the inner parts of the body.

⁹ Also, one who is slack in his work is a brother to the one who destroys the most.

¹⁰ The name of Yahweh is a strong tower; the righteous person runs into it and is safe.

¹¹ The wealth of the rich is his fortified city and in his imagination it is like a high wall.

¹² Before his downfall a person's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.

¹³ One who answers before listening— it is his folly and shame.

¹⁴ A person's spirit will survive sickness, but a broken spirit who can bear it?

¹⁵ The heart of the intelligent acquires knowledge and the hearing of the wise seeks it out.

¹⁶ A man's gift may open the way and bring him before an important person.

¹⁷ The first to plead his case seems right until his opponent comes and questions him.

¹⁸ Casting the lot settles disputes and separates strong opponents.

¹⁹ An offended brother is harder to be won than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.

²⁰ From the fruit of his mouth one's stomach is filled; with the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are controlled by the tongue, and those who love the tongue will eat its fruit.

²² He who finds a wife finds a good thing and receives favor from Yahweh.

²³ A poor person pleads for mercy, but a rich person answers harshly.

²⁴ The one who claims many friends is brought to ruin by them, but there is a friend who comes closer than a brother.

³ When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace.

⁴ The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

⁵ To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice.

⁶ A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.

⁷ A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

⁸ The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person’s innermost parts.

⁹ One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

¹⁰ Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.

¹³ He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

¹⁴ A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

¹⁷ He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.

¹⁸ The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.

¹⁹ A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city. Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

²⁰ A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.

²² Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh.

²³ The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.

²⁴ A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

³ When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace.

⁴ The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

⁵ To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice.

⁶ A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.

⁷ A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

⁸ The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person’s innermost parts.

⁹ One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

¹⁰ The LORD’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honour is humility.

¹³ He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

¹⁴ A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

¹⁷ He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.

¹⁸ The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.

¹⁹ A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city. Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

²⁰ A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.

²² Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favour of the LORD.

²³ The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.

²⁴ A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

³ When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

⁴ The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the well-spring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

⁵ It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

⁶ A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

⁷ A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

⁸ The words of a tale-bearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

⁹ He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

¹⁰ The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

¹¹ The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own conceit.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility.

¹³ He that answereth a matter before he heareth it , it is folly and shame to him.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶ A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

¹⁷ He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him.

¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

²⁰ A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit of it.

²² Whoever findeth a wife findeth a good thing , and obtaineth favor from the LORD.

²³ The poor useth entreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

²⁴ A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

³ When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace.

⁴ The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

⁵ To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice.

⁶ A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.

⁷ A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

⁸ The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person’s innermost parts.

⁹ One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

¹⁰ The LORD’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.

¹³ He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

¹⁴ A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

¹⁷ He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.

¹⁸ The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.

¹⁹ A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city. Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

²⁰ A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.

²² Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of the LORD.

²³ The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.

²⁴ A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

³ When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace.

⁴ The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

⁵ To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice.

⁶ A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.

⁷ A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

⁸ The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person’s innermost parts.

⁹ One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

¹⁰ The LORD’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honour is humility.

¹³ He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

¹⁴ A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

¹⁷ He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.

¹⁸ The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.

¹⁹ A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city. Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

²⁰ A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.

²² Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favour of the LORD.

²³ The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.

²⁴ A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

³ A wicked man, when he cometh into depth of sins, despiseth whole-some lore, and commandment; but scandal and shame pursueth or followeth him.

⁴ Deep water is the words of the mouth of a man; and a strand floating over is the well of wisdom.

⁵ It is not good to take the person of a wicked man in doom, that thou bow away from the truth of doom.

⁶ The lips of a fool meddle or mingle themselves with chidings; and his mouth stirreth strives.

⁷ The mouth of a fool is the defouling of him; and his lips be the falling of his soul.

⁸ The words of a double-tongued man be as simple; and they come unto the inner things of the womb. Dread casteth down a slow man; forsooth the souls of men turned into women’s condition shall have hunger.

⁹ He that is nesh, and dissolute, either unsteadfast, in his work, is the brother of a man destroying his works.

¹⁰ A full strong tower is the name of the Lord; a just or rightwise man runneth to him, and he shall be enhanced.

¹¹ The chattel or substance of a rich man is the city of his strength; and as a strong wall compassing him.

¹² The heart of man is enhanced, before that it be broken; and it is made meek, before that it be glorified.

¹³ He that answereth before that he heareth, showeth himself to be a fool; and worthy of shame.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man sustaineth his feebleness; but who may sustain a spirit light to be wroth?

¹⁵ The heart of a prudent man shall hold steadfastly knowing; and the ear of wise men seeketh teaching.

¹⁶ The gift of a man alargeth his way; and maketh space to him before princes.

¹⁷ A just or rightwise man is the first accuser of himself; his friend cometh, and shall search him.

¹⁸ Lot ceaseth against-sayings; and deemeth also among mighty men.

¹⁹ A brother that is helped of a brother, is as a steadfast city; and the dooms be as the bars of cities.

²⁰ A man’s womb shall be ful filled of the fruit of his mouth; and the seeds of his lips shall fill him.

²¹ Death and life be in the works of the tongue; they that love it, shall eat the fruits thereof.

²² He that findeth a good woman, findeth a good thing; and of the Lord he shall draw up mirth. He that putteth away a good woman, putteth away a good thing; but he that holdeth an adulteress, is a fool and unwise.

²³ A poor man shall speak with beseechings; and a rich man shall speak sternly.

²⁴ A man friendly to fellowship shall more be a friend, than a brother.

³ A wicked man, when he cometh into (the) depth of sins, despiseth wholesome lore, (or discipline), and commandment; but scandal and shame followeth him.

⁴ Deep water is the words of the mouth of a man; and a strand floating over is the well of wisdom. (Words from a person’s mouth (can be) like deep water or (can be) as deep as the water; and the well of wisdom (is) like a stream flowing over.)

⁵ It is not good to take the person of a wicked man in doom, that thou bow away from the truth of doom. (It is not good to favour a wicked person, so that thou turn away from the truth in judgement.)

⁶ The lips of a fool meddle themselves with chidings; and his mouth stirreth strives. (A fool’s lips mix,or mingle, themselves in with arguments; and his mouth stirreth up strife.)

⁷ The mouth of a fool is the defouling of him; and his lips be the falling of his soul.

⁸ The words of a double-tongued man be as simple; and they come unto the inner things of the womb. Dread casteth down a slow man; forsooth the souls of men turned into women’s condition shall have hunger. (A gossip’s wordsbe tasty; and they go down into the innermost parts. Fear casteth down the lazy; and those who be timid shall have hunger.)

⁹ He that is nesh, and dissolute, either unsteadfast, in his work, is the brother of a man destroying his works.

¹⁰ A full strong tower is the name of the Lord; a just man runneth to him, and he shall be enhanced. (The Lord’s nameis a full strong tower; the righteous run to it, and they shall be safe.)

¹¹ The chattel of a rich man is the city of his strength; and as a strong wall compassing him. (A rich person’s possessions (is) the city of his strength; and (they be) like a strong wall surrounding him, (or so he thinketh).)

¹² The heart of man is enhanced, before that it be broken; and it is made meek, before that it be glorified. (A person’s heart is raised upin pride, before that it is broken; and it is humbled, before that it is glorified.)

¹³ He that answereth before that he heareth, showeth himself to be a fool; and worthy of shame.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man sustaineth (him in) his feebleness; but who may sustain a spirit light to be wroth? (A person’s spirit can sustain him in sickness; but who can endure with a broken spirit?)

¹⁵ The heart of a prudent man shall hold steadfastly knowing; and the ear of wise men seeketh teaching. (The heart of a person with understanding shall steadfastly hold onto knowledge; and the ears of the wise seek out teaching, or instruction.)

¹⁶ The gift of a man alargeth his way; and maketh space to him before princes. (Giving a gift openeth, (or smootheth), one’s way; and maketh an opening for thee among the leaders, (or among the powerful).)

¹⁷ A just man is the first accuser of himself; his friend cometh, and shall search him. (He who is the first to speak for a cause seemeth right; but then his opponent shall come, and shall search him out.)

¹⁸ Lot ceaseth against-sayings; and deemeth also among mighty men. (Casting lots ceaseth arguments; and also judgeth, or decideth, among the mighty.)

¹⁹ A brother that is helped of a brother, is as a steadfast city; and the dooms be as the bars of cities. (A brother helped by a brother, is like protection from the wall of a steadfast city; but arguments be like the bars of a city, preventing entry.)

²⁰ A man’s womb shall be ful filled of the fruit of his mouth (or A man’s belly shall be fulfilled,or satisfied, by the fruit of his mouth); and the seeds of his lips shall fill him.

²¹ Death and life be in the works of the tongue; they that love it, shall eat the fruits thereof, (or they who nurture it, shall eat its fruits).

²² He that findeth a good woman, findeth a good thing; and of the Lord he shall draw up mirth (or and he receiveth favour from the Lord). He that putteth away a good woman, putteth away a good thing; but he that holdeth (onto an) adulteress, is a fool and unwise.

²³ A poor man shall speak with beseechings, (or with pleadings); and a rich man shall speak sternly.

²⁴ A man friendly to fellowship shall more be a friend, than a brother. (A man given to fellowship with thee, can be more of a friend, than even thy own brother.)

³ With the coming of the wicked come also hath contempt, And with shame — reproach.

⁴ Deep waters are the words of a man's mouth, The fountain of wisdom is a flowing brook.

⁵ Acceptance of the face of the wicked is not good, To turn aside the righteous in judgment.

⁶ The lips of a fool enter into strife, And his mouth for stripes calleth.

⁷ The mouth of a fool is ruin to him, And his lips are the snare of his soul.

⁸ The words of a tale-bearer are as self-inflicted wounds, And they have gone down to the inner parts of the heart.

⁹ He also that is remiss in his work, A brother he is to a destroyer.

¹⁰ A tower of strength is the name of Jehovah, Into it the righteous runneth, and is set on high.

¹¹ The wealth of the rich is the city of his strength, And as a wall set on high in his own imagination.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is high, And before honour is humility.

¹³ Whoso is answering a matter before he heareth, Folly it is to him and shame.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man sustaineth his sickness, And a smitten spirit who doth bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶ The gift of a man maketh room for him, And before the great it leadeth him.

¹⁷ Righteous is the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.

¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, And between the mighty it separateth.

¹⁹ A brother transgressed against is as a strong city, And contentions as the bar of a palace.

²⁰ From the fruit of a man's mouth is his belly satisfied, From the increase of his lips he is satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those loving it eat its fruit.

²² Whoso hath found a wife hath found good, And bringeth out good-will from Jehovah.

²³ With supplications doth the poor speak, And the rich answereth fierce things.

²⁴ A man with friends is to show himself friendly, And there is a lover adhering more than a brother!