Proverbs - Chapter 18 | New King James Version

  • 1. A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment.
  • 2. A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart.
  • 3. When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; And with dishonor comes reproach.
  • 4. The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook.
  • 5. It is not good to show partiality to the wicked, Or to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
  • 6. A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows.
  • 7. A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
  • 8. The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, {cf2super [34]} And they go down into the inmost body.
  • 9. He who is slothful in his work Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.
  • 10. The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.
  • 11. The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem.
  • 12. Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility.
  • 13. He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him.
  • 14. The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, But who can bear a broken spirit?
  • 15. The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
  • 16. A man's gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.
  • 17. The first one to plead his cause seems right, Until his neighbor comes and examines him.
  • 18. Casting lots causes contentions to cease, And keeps the mighty apart.
  • 19. A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a castle.
  • 20. A man's stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth, From the produce of his lips he shall be filled.
  • 21. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.
  • 22. He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from the Lord.
  • 23. The poor man uses entreaties, But the rich answers roughly.
  • 24. A man who has friends must himself be friendly, {cf2super [35]} But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
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