Proverbs-18

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  • 1 Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.
  • 2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
  • 3 When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace.
  • 4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
  • 5 It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the righteous of justice.
  • 6 A fool's lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating.
  • 7 A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
  • 8 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.
  • 9 Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys.
  • 10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
  • 11 A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination.
  • 12 Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.
  • 13 If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.
  • 14 A man's spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?
  • 15 An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
  • 16 A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.
  • 17 The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.
  • 18 The lot puts an end to quarrels and decides between powerful contenders.
  • 19 A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
  • 20 From the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.
  • 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
  • 22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.
  • 23 The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly.
  • 24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
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