Proverbs - Chapter 18 | English Standard Version

  • 1. Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.
  • 2. A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
  • 3. When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace.
  • 4. The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
  • 5. It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the righteous of justice.
  • 6. A fool's lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating.
  • 7. A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
  • 8. The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.
  • 9. Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys.
  • 10. The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
  • 11. A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination.
  • 12. Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.
  • 13. If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.
  • 14. A man's spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?
  • 15. An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
  • 16. A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.
  • 17. The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.
  • 18. The lot puts an end to quarrels and decides between powerful contenders.
  • 19. A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
  • 20. From the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.
  • 21. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
  • 22. He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.
  • 23. The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly.
  • 24. A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
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