1Someone who is unfriendly only cares about themselves and ignores all good advice.
2A foolish person doesn't care about understanding, they just want to express their own opinions.
3When wickedness appears, disrespect follows, and with shame comes disgrace.
4A person's words can be as deep as water, and the source of wisdom is like a flowing stream.
5It is not good to favor the wicked, or to deny justice to the innocent.
6A foolish person's words lead to arguments, and whatever they say invites trouble.
7A foolish person's mouth is their downfall, and their words are a trap for them.
8Gossip is like tasty treats: it goes deep into a person's inner being.
9Someone who is lazy in their work is just like someone who destroys things.
10Yahweh's name is like a strong tower; those who do right run to him and are safe.
11A rich person imagines their wealth is like a strong, unscalable city wall.
12A person's heart is proud before they fall, but humility comes before honor.
13If someone gives an answer before listening, it is foolish and shameful.
14A person’s inner strength can help them through sickness, but who can endure a broken spirit?
15An understanding person seeks knowledge, and a wise person listens for knowledge.
16A person’s gift can open doors for them and bring them before important people.
17The person who presents their case first always seems right, until someone else comes and questions them.
18Drawing lots settles disagreements and keeps powerful people from fighting.
19An offended relative is harder to win over than a fortified city; arguments are like the locked bars of a fortress.
20A person is satisfied by the words they speak.
21Words have the power of life and death; those who love to talk will face the consequences of their words.
22Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing and receives favor from Yahweh.
23The poor beg for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.
24Having many friends can lead to ruin, but there is a true friend who is more loyal than a brother.