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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1Selfish people only please themselves, they attack anything that makes good sense.
2Stupid people have no interest in trying to understand, they only want to express their opinions.
3With wickedness comes contempt; with dishonor comes disgrace.
4People's words can be profound like deep waters, a gushing stream that is the source of wisdom.
5It's not right to show favoritism to the guilty and rob the innocent of justice.
6What stupid people say gets them into fights, as if they're asking for a beating.
7Stupid people are caught out by what they say; their own words trap them.
8Listening to gossip is like gulping down bites of your favorite food—they go deep down inside you.
9Laziness and destruction are brothers.
10The Lord is a protective tower that good people can run to and be safe.
11Rich people see their wealth as a fortified town—it's like a high wall in their imagination.
12Pride leads to destruction; humility goes before honor.
13Replying before hearing is stupidity and shame.
14With a brave spirit you can put up with sickness, but if it's crushed, you can't bear it.
15An intelligent mind acquires knowledge; the wise are ready to hear knowledge.
16A gift opens doors for you, and gets you into the presence of important people.
17The first person to plead a case sounds right until someone comes to cross-examine them.
18Casting lots can end disputes and decide between powerful people.
19A brother you've offended is harder to win back than a fortified town.#18:19. The meaning of the Hebrew is unclear. Arguments keep people apart like bars on the doors of a fortress.
20Make sure you're satisfied with what you say—you have to live with your words.#18:20. Many different interpretations have been given for the meaning of this verse.
21What you say has the power to bring life or to kill; those who love talking will have to deal with the consequences.
22If you find a wife, that's great, and you'll be blessed by the Lord.
23The poor beg for mercy, but the rich reply harshly.
24Some friends give up#18:24. “Give up”: literally, “come to ruin.” on you, but there's a friend who stays closer to you than a brother.
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