Olam 2

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

The beginning of strife <i>is as</i> when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both <i>are</i> abomination to the LORD.

Wherefore <i>is there</i> a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing <i>he hath</i> no heart <i>to it</i>?

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

A man void of understanding striketh hands, <i>and</i> becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

He loveth transgression that loveth strife: <i>and</i> he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

He that begetteth a fool <i>doeth it</i> to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.