Proverbs

The words of a gossip are like choice food that goes down into one’s innermost being.

A fool’s mouth is his destruction and his lips are the snare of his soul.

A fool’s lips lead to contention, and his mouth calls for blows.

It is not good to show partiality to the guilty by perverting the justice due the innocent.

The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom.

When a wicked man comes, contempt follows, along with dishonor and disgrace.

 A fool has no delight in understanding, but only wants to show off his opinions

Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace and he that keeps his mouth shut is esteemed a man of understanding.

An intelligent person restrains his words and a man who keeps a cool head is a man of understanding.