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¹ It's selfish and stupid
    to think only of yourself
    and to sneer at people
    who have sense.^[a]
2 Fools have no desire to learn;
    they would much rather
    give their own opinion.
³ Wrongdoing leads to shame
    and disgrace.
⁴ Words of wisdom
are a stream
    that flows
    from a deep fountain.
⁵ It's wrong to favor the guilty
    and keep the innocent
    from getting justice.

⁶ Foolish talk will get you
    into a lot of trouble.
⁷ Saying foolish things
is like setting a trap
    to destroy yourself.
⁸ There's nothing so delicious
as the taste of gossip!
    It melts in your mouth.
⁹ Being lazy is no different
    from being a troublemaker.

¹⁰ The Lord is a mighty tower
where his people can run
    for safety—
¹¹     the rich think their money
    is a wall of protection.

¹² Pride leads to destruction;
    humility leads to honor.
¹³ It's stupid and embarrassing
    to give an answer
    before you listen.
¹⁴ Being cheerful helps
    when we are sick,
    but nothing helps
    when we give up.
¹⁵ Everyone with good sense
    wants to learn.
¹⁶     A gift will get you in
    to see anyone.
¹⁷ You may think you have won
your case in court,
    until your opponent speaks.
¹⁸ Drawing straws is one way
    to settle a difficult case.
¹⁹ Making up with a friend
    you have offended^[b]
    is harder than breaking
    through a city wall.

²⁰ Make your words good—
    you will be glad you did.
²¹ Words can bring death or life!
    Talk too much, and you will eat
    everything you say.
²² A man's greatest treasure
is his wife—
    she is a gift from the Lord.
²³ The poor must beg for help,
    but the rich can give
    a harsh reply.
²⁴ Some friends don't help,^[c]
    but a true friend is closer
    than your own family.