Proverbs 18
- A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment.
- A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart.
- When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; And with dishonor comes reproach.
- The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook.
- It is not good to show partiality to the wicked, Or to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
- A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows.
- A fool’s mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
- The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body.
- He who is slothful in his work Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.
- The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.
- The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem.
- Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility.
- He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him.
- The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, But who can bear a broken spirit?
- The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
- A man’s gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.
- The first one to plead his cause seems right, Until his neighbor comes and examines him.
- Casting lots causes contentions to cease, And keeps the mighty apart.
- A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a castle.
- A man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth, From the produce of his lips he shall be filled.
- Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.
- He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from the LORD.
- The poor man uses entreaties, But the rich answers roughly.
- A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.