Proverbs 18
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1Whoever isolates himself pursues selfish ends; he resists all sound advice.1Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
2A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion.2A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
3When an evil person comes, contempt also comes, along with dishonor and disgrace.3When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
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 as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
5It's not good to be partial towards an evil person, thereby depriving the righteous of justice.5It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
6A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting.6A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
7A fool's mouth is his unraveling, and his lips entrap himself.7A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
8The words of a gossip are like choice morsels as they descend to the innermost parts of the body.8The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9Whoever is lazy regarding his work is also a brother to the master of destruction.9He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
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 the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11The wealth of a rich person is his fortified city; in his own imagination, it is like a high wall.11The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
12Before a man's downfall, his mind is arrogant, but humility precedes honor.12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
13Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
14A man's spirit can sustain him during his illness, but who can bear a crushed spirit?14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15The mind of a discerning person gains knowledge, while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge.15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16A person's gift opens doors for him, bringing him access to important people.16A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17The first to put forth his case seems right, until someone else steps forward and cross-examines him.17He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18Casting dice settles a dispute, deciding between strong contenders.18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
19An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and his disputes are like the bars of a fortress.19A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
20The positive words that a man speaks fill his stomach; he will be satisfied with what his lips produce.20A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
21The power of the tongue is life and death— those who love to talk will eat what it produces.21Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
22Whoever finds a wife finds what is good, and receives favor from the LORD.22Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
23The poor person pleads for mercy, but the wealthy man responds harshly.23The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
24A man with many friends can still be ruined, but a true friend sticks closer than a brother.24A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
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