5To accept the person of the wicked is not good, nor to turn aside the righteous in judgment.
6A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
7A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
8The words of a whisperer are as dainty, morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9He also that is slack in his work is brother to him that is a destroyer.
10The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own imagination.
12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour goeth humility.
13He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.