1 He that separateth himself seeketh [his own] desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.
3 When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, And with ignominy [cometh] reproach.
4 The words of a man`s mouth are [as] deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is [as] a flowing brook.
5 To respect the person of the wicked is not good, [Nor] to turn aside the righteous in judgment.
6 A fool`s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.
7 A fool`s mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
