- Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
- A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
- When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
- The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
- It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
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- An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends; he defies all sound judgment.
- A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions.
- When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes disgrace.
- The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
- It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the innocent of justice.
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