Proverbs 18:2-13

Proverbs 18:2-13 CSB

A fool does not delight in understanding, but only wants to show off his opinions. , When a wicked person comes, contempt also comes, and along with dishonor, derision. The words of a person’s mouth are deep waters, a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom. It is not good to show partiality to the guilty, denying an innocent person justice. A fool’s lips lead to strife, and his mouth provokes a beating. A fool’s mouth is his devastation, and his lips are a trap for his life. A gossip’s words are like choice food that goes down to one’s innermost being. , The one who is lazy in his work is brother to a vandal. , The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected. , The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; in his imagination it is like a high wall. Before his downfall a person’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. The one who gives an answer before he listens — this is foolishness and disgrace for him.

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Proverbs 18:2-13 - A fool does not delight in understanding, but only wants to show off his opinions. , When a wicked person comes, contempt also comes, and along with dishonor, derision. The words of a person’s mouth are deep waters, a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom. It is not good to show partiality to the guilty, denying an innocent person justice. A fool’s lips lead to strife, and his mouth provokes a beating. A fool’s mouth is his devastation, and his lips are a trap for his life. A gossip’s words are like choice food that goes down to one’s innermost being. , The one who is lazy in his work is brother to a vandal. , The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected. , The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; in his imagination it is like a high wall. Before his downfall a person’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. The one who gives an answer before he listens — this is foolishness and disgrace for him.

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