Proverbs 18
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1He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.1He who separates himself seeks his own desire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom.
2A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.2A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind.
3With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.3When a wicked man comes, contempt also comes, And with dishonor comes scorn.
4The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.4The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
5Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.5To show partiality to the wicked is not good, Nor to thrust aside the righteous in judgment.
6A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.6A fool's lips bring strife, And his mouth calls for blows.
7A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.7A fool's mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
8The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.8The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
9Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.9He also who is slack in his work Is brother to him who destroys.
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; The righteous runs into it and is safe.
11A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.11A rich man's wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination.
12Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility goes before honor.
13He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.13He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him.
14The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?14The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But as for a broken spirit who can bear it?
15The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.15The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.16A man's gift makes room for him And brings him before great men.
17The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.17The first to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and examines him.
18Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents.18The cast lot puts an end to strife And decides between the mighty ones.
19An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.19A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a citadel.
20From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.20With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied with the product of his lips.
21Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.21Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.
22He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.22He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from the LORD.
23The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.23The poor man utters supplications, But the rich man answers roughly.
24A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.24A man of too many friends comes to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
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