Proverbs 18
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1Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh
And intermeddleth with all wisdom.
2A fool hath no delight in understanding,
But that his heart may discover itself.
3When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt,
And with ignominy reproach.
4The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters,
And the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked,
To overthrow the righteous in judgment.
6A fool's lips enter into contention,
And his mouth calleth for strokes.
7A fool's mouth is his destruction,
And his lips are the snare of his soul.
8The words of a talebearer are as wounds,
And they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9He also that is slothful in his work
Is brother to him that is a great waster.
10The name of the LORD is a strong tower:
The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11The rich man's wealth is his strong city,
And as an high wall in his own conceit.
12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty,
And before honour is humility.
13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it,
It is folly and shame unto him.
14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity;
But a wounded spirit who can bear?
15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge;
And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16A man's gift maketh room for him,
And bringeth him before great men.
17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just;
But his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18The lot causeth contentions to cease,
And parteth between the mighty.
19A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city:
And their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
20A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth;
And with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
21Death and life are in the power of the tongue:
And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing,
And obtaineth favour of the LORD.
23The poor useth intreaties;
But the rich answereth roughly.
24A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly:
And there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
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1A loner is out to get what he wants for himself.
He opposes all sound reasoning.
2A fool does not find joy in understanding
but only in expressing his own opinion.
3When wickedness comes, contempt also comes,
and insult comes along with disgrace.
4The words of a person’s mouth are like deep waters.
The fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.
5It is not good to be partial toward a wicked person,
thereby depriving an innocent person of justice.
6By talking, a fool gets into an argument,
and his mouth invites a beating.
7A fool’s mouth is his ruin.
His lips are a trap to his soul.
8The words of a gossip are swallowed greedily,
and they go down into a person’s innermost being.
How to Avoid Fools and Foolishness
9Whoever is lazy in his work is related to a vandal.
10The name of the Lord is a strong tower.
A righteous person runs to it and is safe.
11A rich person’s wealth is his strong city
and is like a high wall in his imagination.
12Before destruction a person’s heart is arrogant,
but humility comes before honor.
13Whoever gives an answer before he listens is stupid and shameful.
14A person’s spirit can endure sickness,
but who can bear a broken spirit?
15The mind of a person who has understanding acquires knowledge.
The ears of wise people seek knowledge.
16A gift opens doors for the one who gives it
and brings him into the presence of great people.
17The first to state his case seems right
⌞until⌟ his neighbor comes to cross-examine him.
18Flipping a coin ends quarrels
and settles ⌞issues⌟ between powerful people.
19An offended brother is more ⌞resistant⌟ than a strong city,
and disputes are like the locked gate of a castle tower.
20A person’s speaking ability provides for his stomach.
His talking provides him a living.
21The tongue has the power of life and death,
and those who love to talk will have to eat their own words.
22Whoever finds a wife finds something good
and has obtained favor from the Lord.
23A poor person is timid when begging,
but a rich person is blunt when replying.
24Friends can destroy one another,#18:24 Or “A person has friends as companions.”
but a loving friend can stick closer than family.
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