Proverbs 18
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1Whoever isolates himself pursues selfish ends; he resists all sound advice.1One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
2A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion.2A fool does not delight in understanding, but only wants to show off his opinions.
3When an evil person comes, contempt also comes, along with dishonor and disgrace.3When a wicked man comes, contempt also does, and along with dishonor, disgrace.
4The words a man says are as deep waters— a fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.4The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom.
5It's not good to be partial towards an evil person, thereby depriving the righteous of justice.5It is not good to show partiality to the guilty by perverting the justice due the innocent.
6A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting.6A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth provokes a beating.
7A fool's mouth is his unraveling, and his lips entrap himself.7A fool's mouth is his devastation, and his lips are a trap for his life.
8The words of a gossip are like choice morsels as they descend to the innermost parts of the body.8A gossip's words are like choice food that goes down to one's innermost being.
9Whoever is lazy regarding his work is also a brother to the master of destruction.9The one who is truly lazy in his work is brother to a vandal.
10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; a righteous person rushes to it and is lifted up above the danger. 10The name of Yahweh is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected.
11The wealth of a rich person is his fortified city; in his own imagination, it is like a high wall.11A rich man's wealth is his fortified city; in his imagination it is like a high wall.
12Before a man's downfall, his mind is arrogant, but humility precedes honor.12Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
13Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.13The one who gives an answer before he listens-- this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
14A man's spirit can sustain him during his illness, but who can bear a crushed spirit?14A man's spirit can endure sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
15The mind of a discerning person gains knowledge, while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge.15The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.
16A person's gift opens doors for him, bringing him access to important people.16A gift opens doors for a man and brings him before the great.
17The first to put forth his case seems right, until someone else steps forward and cross-examines him.17The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
18Casting dice settles a dispute, deciding between strong contenders.18Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates powerful opponents.
19An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and his disputes are like the bars of a fortress.19An offended brother is harder to reach than a fortified city, and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.
20The positive words that a man speaks fill his stomach; he will be satisfied with what his lips produce.20From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is satisfied; he is filled with the product of his lips.
21The power of the tongue is life and death— those who love to talk will eat what it produces.21Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
22Whoever finds a wife finds what is good, and receives favor from the LORD.22A man who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.
23The poor person pleads for mercy, but the wealthy man responds harshly.23The poor man pleads, but the rich one answers roughly.
24A man with many friends can still be ruined, but a true friend sticks closer than a brother.24A man with many friends may be harmed, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.
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