1 For the desire thereof hee will separate himselfe to seeke it, and occupie himselfe in all wisdome. VP
2 A foole hath no delite in vnderstanding: but that his heart may be discouered. VP
3 When the wicked commeth, then commeth contempt, and with the vile man reproch. VP
4 The words of a mans mouth are like deepe waters, and the welspring of wisdome is like a flowing riuer. VP
5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to cause ye righteous to fall in iudgement. VP
6 A fooles lips come with strife, & his mouth calleth for stripes. VP
7 A fooles mouth is his owne destruction, and his lips are a snare for his soule. VP
8 The wordes of a tale bearer are as flatterings, and they goe downe into the bowels of the belly. VP
9 He also that is slouthfull in his worke, is euen the brother of him that is a great waster. VP
10 The Name of the Lorde is a strong tower: the righteous runneth vnto it, and is exalted. VP
11 The rich mans riches are his strong citie: and as an hie wall in his imagination. VP
12 Before destruction the heart of a man is hautie, and before glory goeth lowlines. VP
13 He that answereth a matter before hee heare it, it is folly and shame vnto him. VP
14 The spirit of a man will susteine his infirmitie: but a wounded spirit who can beare it? VP
15 A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the eare of the wise seeketh learning. VP
16 A mans gift enlargeth him, and leadeth him before great men. VP
17 He that is first in his owne cause, is iust: then commeth his neighbour, and maketh inquirie of him. VP
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and maketh a partition among the mightie. VP
19 A brother offended is harder to winne then a strong citie, and their contentions are like the barre of a palace. VP
20 With the fruite of a mans mouth shall his belly be satisfied, and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. VP
21 Death & life are in the power of ye tongue, and they that loue it, shal eate the fruite thereof. VP
22 He that findeth a wife, findeth a good thing, and receiueth fauour of the Lord. VP
23 The poore speaketh with prayers: but the rich answereth roughly. VP
24 A man that hath friends, ought to shew him selfe friendly: for a friend is neerer then a brother. VP