愚昧人若静默不言,也可算为智慧。闭口不说,也可算为聪明。
079、A fool finds no pleasure in understanding ,but delights in airing his own opinions.
愚昧人不喜爱明哲,只喜爱显露心意。
080、When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes disgrace.
恶人来,藐视随来。羞耻到,辱骂同到。
081、A fool's lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
愚昧人张嘴启争端,开口招鞭打。
082、One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.
作工懈怠的,与浪费人为弟兄。
083、Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
败坏之先,人心骄傲。尊荣以前,必有谦卑。
084、The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out.
聪明人的心得知识,智慧人的耳求知识。
085、The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him.
先诉情由的,似乎有理。但邻舍来到,就察出实情。
086、An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city.
弟兄结怨,劝他和好,比取坚固城还难。
087、It is to his glory to overlook an offense.