9Even one 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 set up on high.
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 honour goeth humility.
13He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and confusion 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.
17He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.
18The lot causeth strife to cease, and parteth asunder the contentious.
19A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
20A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.
21Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that indulge it shall eat the fruit thereof.
22Whoso findeth a wife findeth a great good, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.