Proverbs 18
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1Unfriendly people care only about themselves; they lash out at common sense.1Whoever isolates himself pursues selfish ends; he resists all sound advice.
2Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.2A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion.
3Doing wrong leads to disgrace, and scandalous behavior brings contempt.3When an evil person comes, contempt also comes, along with dishonor and disgrace.
4Wise words are like deep waters; wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.4The words a man says are as deep waters— a fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.
5It is not right to acquit the guilty or deny justice to the innocent.5It's not good to be partial towards an evil person, thereby depriving the righteous of justice.
6Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating.6A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting.
7The mouths of fools are their ruin; they trap themselves with their lips.7A fool's mouth is his unraveling, and his lips entrap himself.
8Rumors are dainty morsels that sink deep into one’s heart.8The words of a gossip are like choice morsels as they descend to the innermost parts of the body.
9A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things.9Whoever is lazy regarding his work is also a brother to the master of destruction.
10The name of the LORD is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; a righteous person rushes to it and is lifted up above the danger.
11The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense; they imagine it to be a high wall of safety.11The wealth of a rich person is his fortified city; in his own imagination, it is like a high wall.
12Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor.12Before a man's downfall, his mind is arrogant, but humility precedes honor.
13Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish.13Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.
14The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit?14A man's spirit can sustain him during his illness, but who can bear a crushed spirit?
15Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge.15The mind of a discerning person gains knowledge, while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge.
16Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people!16A person's gift opens doors for him, bringing him access to important people.
17The first to speak in court sounds right— until the cross-examination begins.17The first to put forth his case seems right, until someone else steps forward and cross-examines him.
18Flipping a coin can end arguments; it settles disputes between powerful opponents.18Casting dice settles a dispute, deciding between strong contenders.
19An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars.19An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and his disputes are like the bars of a fortress.
20Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction.20The positive words that a man speaks fill his stomach; he will be satisfied with what his lips produce.
21The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.21The power of the tongue is life and death— those who love to talk will eat what it produces.
22The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the LORD.22Whoever finds a wife finds what is good, and receives favor from the LORD.
23The poor plead for mercy; the rich answer with insults.23The poor person pleads for mercy, but the wealthy man responds harshly.
24There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.24A man with many friends can still be ruined, but a true friend sticks closer than a brother.
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