Proverbs 18
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1He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.1Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.
2A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.2A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
3With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.3When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace.
4The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.4The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
5Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.5It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the righteous of justice.
6A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.6A fool’s lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating.
7A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.7A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
8The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.8The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.
9Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.9Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys.
10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
11A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.11A rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination.
12Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.12Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.
13He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.13If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.
14The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?14A man’s spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?
15The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.15An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.16A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.
17The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.17The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.
18Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents.18The lot puts an end to quarrels and decides between powerful contenders.
19An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.19A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
20From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.20From the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.
21Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.21Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
22He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.22He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.
23The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.23The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly.
24A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.24A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
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