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18 : 1 He who separates himself seeks his own desire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom.
18 : 2 A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind.
18 : 3 When a wicked man comes, contempt also comes, And with dishonor comes scorn.
18 : 4 The words of a man`s mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
18 : 5 To show partiality to the wicked is not good, Nor to thrust aside the righteous in judgment.
18 : 6 A fool`s lips bring strife, And his mouth calls for blows.
18 : 7 A fool`s mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
18 : 8 The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
18 : 9 He also who is slack in his work Is brother to him who destroys.
18 : 10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe.
18 : 11 A rich man`s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination.
18 : 12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility goes before honor.
18 : 13 He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him.
18 : 14 The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But as for a broken spirit who can bear it?
18 : 15 The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
18 : 16 A man`s gift makes room for him And brings him before great men.
18 : 17 The first to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and examines him.
18 : 18 The cast lot puts an end to strife And decides between the mighty ones.
18 : 19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a citadel.
18 : 20 With the fruit of a man`s mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied with the product of his lips.
18 : 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.
18 : 22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from the LORD.
18 : 23 The poor man utters supplications, But the rich man answers roughly.
18 : 24 A man of too many friends comes to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.