Proverbs 18
18
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 a high wall in his own conceit.
12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty;
and before honor 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 neighbor 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 favor of the Lord.
23The poor useth entreaties;
but the rich answereth roughly.
24A man that hath friends must show himself friendly:
and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
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Proverbs 18
18
1One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;
he rebels against all sound judgment.
2A fool does not delight in understanding,
but only wants to show off his opinions. # Lit to uncover his heart # Pr 12:23; 13:16; Ec 10:3
3When a wicked man comes, contempt also does,
and along with dishonor, disgrace.
4The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters, # Pr 20:5
a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom. # Or waters; a fountain of wisdom is a flowing river.
5It is not good to show partiality to the guilty # Lv 19:15; Dt 1:17; 24:17; Ps 15:5; 82:2; Pr 24:23-24; 28:21
by perverting the justice due the innocent. # Pr 17:15
6A fool’s lips lead to strife,
and his mouth provokes a beating. # Pr 19:29
7A fool’s mouth is his devastation,
and his lips are a trap for his life. # Ps 64:8; 140:9; Pr 10:14; 12:13; 13:3; Ec 10:12
8A gossip’s words are like choice food
that goes down to one’s innermost being. # Lit to the chambers of the belly # Pr 26:22
9The one who is truly lazy in his work
is brother to a vandal. # Lit master of destruction # Pr 28:24
10The name of Yahweh is a strong tower; # Ps 18:2; 61:3; 91:2; 144:2
the righteous run to it and are protected. # Lit raised high # Pr 29:25
11A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city;
in his imagination it is like a high wall. # Pr 10:15
12Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, # Pr 16:18
but humility comes before honor. # Pr 11:2; 15:33; 29:23
13The one who gives an answer before he listens —
this is foolishness and disgrace for him. # Pr 15:28
14A man’s spirit can endure sickness,
but who can survive a broken spirit? # Pr 15:13; 17:22
15The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks it. # Pr 14:33; 15:14
16A gift opens doors # Lit gift makes room for a man
and brings him before the great. # Gn 32:20; 1Sm 25:27; Pr 17:8; 19:6; 21:14
17The first to state his case seems right
until another comes and cross-examines him. # 1Kg 3:16-28
18Casting the lot # Pr 16:33 ends quarrels
and separates powerful opponents.
19An offended brother is harder to reach # LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg read is stronger
than a fortified city,
and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.
20From the fruit of his mouth a man’s stomach is satisfied;
he is filled with the product of his lips. # Pr 1:31; 12:14; 14:14
21Life and death are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruit. # Pr 13:2; Mt 12:37; 15:11,18-20; Jms 3:8
22A man who finds a wife finds a good thing # Pr 12:4; 19:14; 31:10-31
and obtains favor from the Lord. # Pr 8:35
23The poor man pleads, # Pr 19:7
but the rich one answers roughly. # Jms 2:6
24A man with many friends may be harmed, # Some LXX mss, Syr, Tg, Vg read friends must be friendly
but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother. # Pr 17:17; 27:10; Jn 15:13
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