Proverbs 18:9-Proverbs 19:12 - How To Avoid Fools And Foolishness
9 Whoso is slothful and slack in his labor, is the brother of him that is a waster.
10 The name of the LORD is a strong castle, the righteous flyeth unto it, and shall be saved.
11 But the rich man's goods are his stronghold, yea he taketh them for a high wall round about him.
12 After pride cometh destruction; and honour after lowliness.
13 He that giveth sentence in a matter before he hear it, is a fool, and worthy to be confounded.
14 A good stomach driveth away a man's disease; but when the spirit is vexed, who may abide it?
15 A wise heart laboureth for knowledge; and a prudent ear seeketh understanding.
16 Liberality bringeth a man to honour and worship, and setteth him among great men.
17 The righteous accuseth himself first of all; if his neighbour come, he shall find him.
18 The lot pacifieth the variance, and parteth the mighty asunder.
19 The unity of brethren is stronger than a castle, and they that hold together are like the bar of a palace.
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.
21 Death and life stand in the power of the tongue; he that loveth it, shall enjoy the fruit thereof.
22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and receiveth an wholesome benefit of the LORD.
23 The poor maketh supplication and prayeth meekly; but the rich giveth a rough answer.
24 A friend that delighteth in love, doth a man more friendship, and sticketh faster unto him than a brother.
1 Better is the poor that liveth godly, than the blasphemer that is but a fool.
2 Where no discretion is, there the soul is not well; and whoso is swift on foot, stumbleth hastily.
3 Foolishness maketh a man to go out of his way, and then is his heart impatient against the LORD.
4 Riches make many friends; but the poor is forsaken of his own friends.
5 A false witness shall not remain unpunished; and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
6 The multitude hangeth upon great men; and every man favoureth him that giveth rewards.
7 As for the poor, he is hated among all his brethren; yea, his own friends forsake him, and he that giveth credence unto words, getteth nothing.
8 He that is wise loveth his own soul; and whoso hath understanding, shall prosper.
9 A false witness shall not remain unpunished; and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
10 Delicate ease becometh not a fool; much more unseemly is it, a bond man to have the rule of princes.
11 A wise man putteth off displeasure, and it is his honour to let some faults pass.
12 The king's disfavor is like the roaring of a Lion, but his friendship is like the dew upon the grass.