5 It is not good to show partiality to the wicked,
Or to overthrow the righteous in
ajudgment.
6 A fool’s lips enter into contention,
And his mouth calls for blows.
7 aA fool’s mouth
is his destruction,
And his lips
are the snare of his
bsoul.
8 aThe words of a
1 talebearer
are like tasty trifles,
And they go down into the
1 inmost body.
9 He who is slothful in his work
Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.
10 The name of the
Lord is a strong
atower;
The righteous run to it and are
1 safe.
11 The rich man’s wealth
is his strong city,
And like a high wall in his own esteem.
12 aBefore destruction the heart of a man is haughty,
And before honor
is humility.
New King James Version®, Copyright© 1982, Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.
