Proverbs 18

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1} He accompanieth himself with all steadfast and healthsome doctrine, that hath a desire to it and is sequestered from company.

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2} A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only in those things wherein his heart rejoiceth.

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3} Where ungodliness is, there is also disdain; and so there followeth shame and dishonour.

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4} The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters; and the well of wisdom is like a full stream.

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5} It is not good to regard the person of the ungodly, or to put back the righteous in judgment.

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6} A fool's lips are ever brawling, and his mouth provoketh unto battle.

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7} A fool's mouth is his own destruction, and his lips are the snare for his own soul.

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8} The words of a slanderer are very wounds, and go through unto the inmost parts of the body.

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9} Whoso is slothful and slack in his labor, is the brother of him that is a waster.

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10} The name of the LORD is a strong castle, the righteous flyeth unto it, and shall be saved.

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11} But the rich man's goods are his stronghold, yea he taketh them for a high wall round about him.

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12} After pride cometh destruction; and honour after lowliness.

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13} He that giveth sentence in a matter before he hear it, is a fool, and worthy to be confounded.

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14} A good stomach driveth away a man's disease; but when the spirit is vexed, who may abide it?

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15} A wise heart laboureth for knowledge; and a prudent ear seeketh understanding.

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16} Liberality bringeth a man to honour and worship, and setteth him among great men.

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17} The righteous accuseth himself first of all; if his neighbour come, he shall find him.

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18} The lot pacifieth the variance, and parteth the mighty asunder.

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19} The unity of brethren is stronger than a castle, and they that hold together are like the bar of a palace.

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20} A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his own mouth, and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

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21} Death and life stand in the power of the tongue; he that loveth it, shall enjoy the fruit thereof.

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22} Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and receiveth an wholesome benefit of the LORD.

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23} The poor maketh supplication and prayeth meekly; but the rich giveth a rough answer.

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24} A friend that delighteth in love, doth a man more friendship, and sticketh faster unto him than a brother.