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18 : 1 An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends; he defies all sound judgment.
18 : 2 A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions.
18 : 3 When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes disgrace.
18 : 4 The words of a man`s mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
18 : 5 It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the innocent of justice.
18 : 6 A fool`s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
18 : 7 A fool`s mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
18 : 8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man`s inmost parts.
18 : 9 One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.
18 : 10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
18 : 11 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it an unscalable wall.
18 : 12 Before his downfall a man`s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
18 : 13 He who answers before listening-- that is his folly and his shame.
18 : 14 A man`s spirit sustains him in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?
18 : 15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out.
18 : 16 A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great.
18 : 17 The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him.
18 : 18 Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart.
18 : 19 An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.
18 : 20 From the fruit of his mouth a man`s stomach is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.
18 : 21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
18 : 22 He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD.
18 : 23 A poor man pleads for mercy, but a rich man answers harshly.
18 : 24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.