Prov-18
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v1
Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.
v2
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
v3
When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace.
v4
The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
v5
It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the righteous of justice.
v6
A fool’s lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating.
v7
A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
v8
The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.
v9
Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys.
v10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
v11
A rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination.
v12
Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.
v13
If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.
v14
A man’s spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?
v15
An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
v16
A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.
v17
The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.
v18
The lot puts an end to quarrels and decides between powerful contenders.
v19
A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
v20
From the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.
v21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
v22
He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.
v23
The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly.
v24
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.