Proverbs 18
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1Unfriendly people care only about themselves; they lash out at common sense.1Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
2Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.2A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
3Doing wrong leads to disgrace, and scandalous behavior brings contempt.3When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
4Wise words are like deep waters; wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.4The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
5It is not right to acquit the guilty or deny justice to the innocent.5It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
6Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating.6A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
7The mouths of fools are their ruin; they trap themselves with their lips.7A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
8Rumors are dainty morsels that sink deep into one’s heart.8The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things.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 fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.10The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense; they imagine it to be a high wall of safety.11The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
12Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor.12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
13Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish.13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
14The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit?14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge.15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people!16A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17The first to speak in court sounds right— until the cross-examination begins.17He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18Flipping a coin can end arguments; it settles disputes between powerful opponents.18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
19An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars.19A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
20Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction.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 tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.21Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
22The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the LORD.22Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
23The poor plead for mercy; the rich answer with insults.23The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
24There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real 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.
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.King James Bible, text courtesy of BibleProtector.com.
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