¹ You know, a person who isolates themselves? Yeah, they’re a real piece of work. They just wanna do their own thing, keep to themselves, thinking they’re too good for everyone else. But let me tell ya something: they're setting themselves up for a whole lotta trouble. You think you can handle the world all by your lonesome? Think again. ² The fool? Oh yeah, the fool. They ain’t listenin' to nothin'. They don’t care about wisdom or knowledge. All they care about is what they got in their own head, and that’s a one-way ticket to nowhere. ³ Now, when wickedness walks through the door, it's like a flood. It just bursts in, messes everything up, and leaves you in the dirt. You think you can outsmart it? Good luck. ⁴ Words—they’re powerful, baby. When you talk, it’s like deep water, and if you got the right wisdom, it’s like a bubbling spring. But if you don’t? Well, you’re just blowing smoke. ⁵ Now, when wickedness walks through the door, it's like a flood. It just bursts in, messes everything up, and leaves you in the dirt. You think you can outsmart it? Good luck. ⁶ Words—they’re powerful, baby. When you talk, it’s like deep water, and if you got the right wisdom, it’s like a bubbling spring. But if you don’t? Well, you’re just blowing smoke. ⁷ The fool’s mouth? Yeah, it’s his own demise. He digs himself into a hole, gets tangled up in his own words. It’s a trap. You might wanna steer clear of that. ⁸ Let’s talk about gossip. You ever hear gossip? Yeah, it’s like a tasty little morsel, sweet at first... but it'll rot your gut. Stay away from it. Trust me. ⁹ Laziness? Ha, don’t get me started. A lazy guy? He’s like a wrecking ball for his own life. Just waiting for things to fall apart. ¹⁰ Now, the name of the Lord? That’s your rock. The strong tower. You take shelter in that, and you're safe from whatever chaos the world throws your way. Don’t forget it. ¹¹ The rich? They think their wealth is all the armor they need. But let me tell ya—when things go south, cash don’t solve everything. You can’t buy your way outta everything. ¹² You wanna talk about pride? Well, listen up—pride comes before a fall. Every time. And it’s a doozy. Don’t get too big for your britches, kid. ¹³ Answering before listening? That's a rookie mistake. Don’t act like you know it all, okay? You gotta listen before you start running your mouth. ¹⁴ The spirit of a man, that’s what gets him through. When you’re beaten down, physically exhausted, it's your spirit that’ll carry you. But you break the spirit? The man’s done. ¹⁵ The heart of the discerning, that’s where it’s at. You gotta dig deep, really think about things before you make your move. ¹⁶ And a gift? Yeah, it can open doors. People will throw opportunities your way if you know how to play your cards right. So, you better learn how to give when the time's right. ¹⁷ The heart of the discerning, that’s where it’s at. You gotta dig deep, really think about things before you make your move. ¹⁸ And a gift? Yeah, it can open doors. People will throw opportunities your way if you know how to play your cards right. So, you better learn how to give when the time's right. ¹⁹ You wanna know about brotherhood? When you’ve got a quarrel with someone, it’s like a fortified city—you can’t break through that wall. It’s tough to fix, but it’s worth the effort. ²⁰ The fruit of your mouth—that’s what shapes your life. If you’re spewing negativity, don’t be surprised when you get more of that. You want life? You want abundance? You better start talking like it. ²¹ Death and life—it’s all in the power of the tongue. You’ve got a choice, you’re holding the card. So don’t screw it up. ²² Find a good woman? Yeah, you’re lucky. A wife is like finding a treasure chest, man. You better cherish that, or you’ll be regretting it when she’s gone. ²³ And the poor? Yeah, they got their own way of speaking. They’re careful with their words, they’ve been through it. They ain’t got time for nonsense. ²⁴ A friend? Oh, a real friend sticks by you. They’re there for the long haul, through thick and thin. But those fair-weather friends? You can forget 'em.