Proverbs 18
18
1Whoever #[Jude 19]isolates himself seeks his own desire;
he breaks out against all sound judgment.
2A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
but only #ch. 13:16; [Eccles. 10:3]in expressing his opinion.
3When wickedness comes, contempt comes also,
and with dishonor comes disgrace.
4The words of a man’s mouth are #ch. 20:5deep waters;
the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
5It is not good to #ch. 24:23; 28:21; Lev. 19:15; Deut. 1:17; Ps. 82:2 be partial to#18:5 Hebrew to lift the face of the wicked
or to #See ch. 17:15deprive the righteous of justice.
6A fool’s lips walk into a fight,
and his mouth invites #See ch. 19:29a beating.
7 # ch. 10:14; 12:13; 13:3; Ps. 64:8; 140:9; Eccles. 10:12 A fool’s mouth is his ruin,
and his lips are a snare to his soul.
8 # ch. 26:22; [ch. 16:28] The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
they go down into #ch. 20:27the inner parts of the body.
9Whoever is slack in his work
is a #[ch. 28:24]brother to him who destroys.
10 # See Ex. 34:5-7 The name of the Lord is #Ps. 61:3; [Ps. 18:2]; See 2 Sam. 22:3 a strong tower;
the righteous man runs into it and #[Ps. 20:1]is safe.
11 # See ch. 10:15 A rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
and like a high wall in his imagination.
12 # See ch. 11:2 Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty,
but #ch. 15:33humility comes before honor.
13If one gives an answer #[John 7:51]before he hears,
it is his folly and shame.
14A man’s spirit will endure sickness,
but #ch. 15:13a crushed spirit who can bear?
15An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16A man’s #[Gen. 32:20; 1 Sam. 25:27]; See ch. 17:8gift makes room for him
and brings him before the great.
17The one who states his case first seems right,
until the other comes and examines him.
18 # [ch. 16:33] The lot puts an end to quarrels
and decides between powerful contenders.
19A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city,
and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
20 # See ch. 12:14 From the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach is satisfied;
he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.
21 #
Matt. 12:36, 37; [ch. 4:23; 12:13] Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruits.
22He who finds #ch. 12:4; 19:14; See ch. 31:10-31 a wife finds #[Gen. 2:18] a good thing
and #ch. 8:35 obtains favor #ch. 19:14from the Lord.
23The poor use entreaties,
but #[James 2:3, 6]the rich answer roughly.
24A man of many companions may come to ruin,
but #See ch. 17:17there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
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Proverbs 18
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1Unfriendly people look out for themselves;
they bicker with sensible people.
2Fools find no pleasure in understanding,
but only in expressing their opinion.
3When the wicked arrive, so does contempt;
with shame comes insult.
4The words of a person’s mouth are deep waters,
a bubbling stream, a fountain of wisdom.
5Favoring the wicked isn’t good;
it denies justice to the righteous.
6The lips of fools make accusations;
their mouths elicit beatings.
7The mouth of fools is their ruin;
their lips are a trap for their lives.
8The words of gossips are like choice snacks;
they go down to the inmost parts.
9Those who are lazy in their work
are brothers to thugs.
10The LORD’s name is a strong tower;
the righteous run to it and find refuge.
11The riches of the wealthy are a strong city
and like a high wall in their imagination.
12Pride comes before a disaster,
but humility comes before respect.
13Those who answer before they listen
are foolish and disgraceful.
14The human spirit sustains a sick person,
but who can bear a broken spirit?
15An understanding mind gains knowledge;
the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16A gift opens the way
for access to important people.
17The first person to testify seems innocent,
until the other comes and cross-examines him.
18The dice settle conflicts
and keep strong opponents apart.
19An offended ally is more formidable than a city;
such quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
20The stomach is satisfied
by the fruit of the mouth;
one’s lips can earn a satisfying income.
21Death and life are in the power of the tongue;
those who love it will eat its fruit.
22He who finds a wife finds what is good,
gaining favor from the LORD.
23The poor plead for help,
but the wealthy answer harshly.
24There are persons for companionship,
but then there are friends who are more loyal than family.
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