Desired Wisdom

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This chapter records for us 24 more doctrines from Solomon.

1. A man who desires wisdom must separate himself from everything that might keep us from our goal.
2. A fool has no delight in understanding only in his own talk.
3. Contempt and despicable are the wicked.
4. An intelligent man has within him a treasure of useful things.
5. It is not good to accept the word of the wicked in the judgment of the righteous.
6. A fool's lips cause quarrels.
7. A fool's mouth will be his destruction.
8. The words of a gossip bring wounds to the uttermost.
9. Being lazy is akin to being a great waster.
10. The word of God is a strong refuge and the righteous run into it and are safe.
11. A rich man's wealth is his security like a house built on sand.
12. The heart of a haughty man brings destruction and the heart of a humble man brings honor.
13. It is folly for a man to answer a question before he hears it.
14. A good spirit is good medicine but a wounded spirit is of no support.
15. The heart of the prudent man and the ear of the wise man getteth knowledge.
16. A man's gift will accomplish much it will open doors for him.
17. A defendant's testimony seems just but his neighbor must cross-examine him.
18. The casting of lots (seeking God's will) resolves contentions even for the mighty.
19. A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city.
20. A man shall be satisfied with the words of his mouth.
21. Life and death are in the power of the tongue and they that use it shall reap the fruit of it.
22. Whoever finds a wife, finds a good thing and obtains favor with the Lord.
23. The poor are submissive and humble but the rich are arrogant.
24. A man must be friendly to have friends for a friend is closer than a brother.

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