Proverbs 18:2-8

Proverbs 18:2-8 NLT

Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. Doing wrong leads to disgrace, and scandalous behavior brings contempt. Wise words are like deep waters; wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook. It is not right to acquit the guilty or deny justice to the innocent. Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating. The mouths of fools are their ruin; they trap themselves with their lips. Rumors are dainty morsels that sink deep into one’s heart.

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Proverbs 18:2-8 - Fools have no interest in understanding;
they only want to air their own opinions.

Doing wrong leads to disgrace,
and scandalous behavior brings contempt.

Wise words are like deep waters;
wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.

It is not right to acquit the guilty
or deny justice to the innocent.

Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels;
they are asking for a beating.

The mouths of fools are their ruin;
they trap themselves with their lips.

Rumors are dainty morsels
that sink deep into one’s heart.

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