Proverbs 18:1-9
Proverbs 18:1-9 CSB
One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound wisdom. 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. ,






