Proverbs 18

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1} Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.

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2} A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.

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3} When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace.

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4} The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

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5} It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the righteous of justice.

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6} A fool's lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating.

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7} A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

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8} The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.

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9} Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys.

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10} The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.

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11} A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination.

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12} Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.

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13} If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.

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14} A man's spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?

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15} An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

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16} A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.

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17} The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.

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18} The lot puts an end to quarrels and decides between powerful contenders.

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19} A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.

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20} From the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.

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21} Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.

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22} He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.

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23} The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly.

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24} A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.