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Proverbs

ESV

Chapter 18

¹Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment. ²A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. ³When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace. ⁴The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a gushing stream. ⁵It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the righteous of justice. ⁶A fool's lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating. ⁷A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul. ⁸The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body. ⁹Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys. ¹⁰The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. ¹¹A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination. ¹²Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor. ¹³If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. ¹⁴A man's spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? ¹⁵An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. ¹⁶A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before great men. ¹⁷The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him. ¹⁸The lot puts an end to quarrels and decides between powerful contenders. ¹⁹A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle. ²⁰From the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips. ²¹Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. ²²He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD. ²³The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly. ²⁴A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.