Proverbs - Chapter 18 | New International Version

  • 1. An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends; he defies all sound judgment.
  • 2. A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions.
  • 3. When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes disgrace.
  • 4. The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
  • 5. It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the innocent of justice.
  • 6. A fool's lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
  • 7. A fool's mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
  • 8. The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man's inmost parts.
  • 9. One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.
  • 10. The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
  • 11. The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it an unscalable wall.
  • 12. Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
  • 13. He who answers before listening-- that is his folly and his shame.
  • 14. A man's spirit sustains him in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?
  • 15. The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out.
  • 16. A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great.
  • 17. The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him.
  • 18. Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart.
  • 19. An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.
  • 20. From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.
  • 21. The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
  • 22. He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD.
  • 23. A poor man pleads for mercy, but a rich man answers harshly.
  • 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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