Proverbs 18
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1A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment.1Whoever isolates himself pursues selfish ends; he resists all sound advice.
2A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart.2A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion.
3When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; And with dishonor comes reproach.3When an evil person comes, contempt also comes, along with dishonor and disgrace.
4The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook.4The words a man says are as deep waters— a fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.
5It is not good to show partiality to the wicked, Or to overthrow the righteous in judgment.5It's not good to be partial towards an evil person, thereby depriving the righteous of justice.
6A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows.6A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting.
7A fool’s mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.7A fool's mouth is his unraveling, and his lips entrap himself.
8The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body.8The words of a gossip are like choice morsels as they descend to the innermost parts of the body.
9He who is slothful in his work Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.9Whoever is lazy regarding his work is also a brother to the master of destruction.
10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous run to it 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 man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem.11The wealth of a rich person is his fortified city; in his own imagination, it is like a high wall.
12Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility.12Before a man's downfall, his mind is arrogant, but humility precedes honor.
13He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him.13Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.
14The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, But who can bear a broken spirit?14A man's spirit can sustain him during his illness, but who can bear a crushed spirit?
15The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.15The mind of a discerning person gains knowledge, while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge.
16A man’s gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.16A person's gift opens doors for him, bringing him access to important people.
17The first one to plead his cause seems right, Until his neighbor comes and examines him.17The first to put forth his case seems right, until someone else steps forward and cross-examines him.
18Casting lots causes contentions to cease, And keeps the mighty apart.18Casting dice settles a dispute, deciding between strong contenders.
19A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a castle.19An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and his disputes are like the bars of a fortress.
20A man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; From the produce of his lips he shall be filled.20The positive words that a man speaks fill his stomach; he will be satisfied with what his lips produce.
21Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.21The power of the tongue is life and death— those who love to talk will eat what it produces.
22He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from the LORD.22Whoever finds a wife finds what is good, and receives favor from the LORD.
23The poor man uses entreaties, But the rich answers roughly.23The poor person pleads for mercy, but the wealthy man responds harshly.
24A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who 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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