[1] The selfish man quarrels against every sound principle of conduct by demanding his own way. [2] A rebel doesn't care about the facts. All he wants to do is yell. [3] Sin brings disgrace. [4] A wise man's words express deep streams of thought. [5] It is wrong for a judge to favor the wicked and condemn the innocent. [6] A fool gets into constant fights. His mouth is his undoing! His words endanger him. [8] What dainty morsels rumors are. They are eaten with great relish! [9] A lazy man is brother to the saboteur. [10] The Lord is a strong fortress. The godly run to him and are safe. [11] The rich man thinks of his wealth as an impregnable defense, a high wall of safety. What a dreamer! [12] Pride ends in destruction; humility ends in honor. [13] What a shame-yes, how stupid!-to decide before knowing the facts! [14] A man's courage can sustain his broken body, but when courage dies, what hope is left? [15] The intelligent man is always open to new ideas. In fact, he looks for them. [16] A gift does wonders; it will bring you before men of importance! [17] Any story sounds true until someone tells the other side and sets the record straight. [18] A coin toss ends arguments and settles disputes between powerful opponents. [19] It is harder to win back the friendship of an offended brother than to capture a fortified city. His anger shuts you out like iron bars. [20] Ability to give wise advice satisfies like a good meal! [21] Those who love to talk will suffer the consequences. Men have died for saying the wrong thing! [22] The man who finds a wife finds a good thing; she is a blessing to him from the Lord. [23] The poor man pleads, and the rich man answers with insults. [24] There are "friends" who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
