When you argue a case with your neighbor, do not reveal the secret of another person,

“How long will you simpletons love naiveté? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?

For the waywardness of the simpletons will kill them, and the careless ease of fools will destroy them.

But the one who listens to me will live in security, and will be at ease from the dread of harm.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.

The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father rejoice, but a foolish child is a grief to his mother.

The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.

Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.

The one who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.

A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools abhor turning away from evil.

The one who associates with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

Leave the presence of a foolish person, or you will not understand wise counsel.

The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.

The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is folly.

The wicked will be thrown down in his trouble, but the righteous have refuge even in the threat of death.

Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is known even in the heart of fools.

The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.