Proverbs 18
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1Whoever isolates himself pursues selfish ends; he resists all sound advice.1He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
2A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion.2A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
3When an evil person comes, contempt also comes, along with dishonor and disgrace.3With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.
4The words a man says are as deep waters— a fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.4The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
5It's not good to be partial towards an evil person, thereby depriving the righteous of justice.5Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.
6A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting.6A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
7A fool's mouth is his unraveling, and his lips entrap himself.7A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
8The words of a gossip are like choice morsels as they descend to the innermost parts of the body.8The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.
9Whoever is lazy regarding his work is also a brother to the master of destruction.9Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.
10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; a righteous person rushes to it and is lifted up above the danger. 10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
11The wealth of a rich person is his fortified city; in his own imagination, it is like a high wall.11A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.
12Before a man's downfall, his mind is arrogant, but humility precedes honor.12Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
13Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.13He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
14A man's spirit can sustain him during his illness, but who can bear a crushed spirit?14The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
15The mind of a discerning person gains knowledge, while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge.15The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
16A person's gift opens doors for him, bringing him access to important people.16A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
17The first to put forth his case seems right, until someone else steps forward and cross-examines him.17The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
18Casting dice settles a dispute, deciding between strong contenders.18Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents.
19An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and his disputes are like the bars of a fortress.19An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.
20The positive words that a man speaks fill his stomach; he will be satisfied with what his lips produce.20From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.
21The power of the tongue is life and death— those who love to talk will eat what it produces.21Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
22Whoever finds a wife finds what is good, and receives favor from the LORD.22He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.
23The poor person pleads for mercy, but the wealthy man responds harshly.23The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.
24A man with many friends can still be ruined, but a true friend sticks closer than a brother.24A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.
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