【Proverbs】Chapter 18 << Last Chapter Next Chapter >>

18:1 In estrangement one seeks pretexts: with all persistence he picks a quarrel.

18:2 The fool takes no delight in understanding, but rather in displaying what he thinks.

18:3 With wickedness comes contempt, and with disgrace comes scorn.

18:4 The words from a man’s mouth are deep waters, but the source of wisdom is a flowing brook.

18:5 It is not good to be partial to the guilty, and so to reject a rightful claim.

18:6 The fool’s lips lead him into strife, and his mouth provokes a beating.

18:7 The fool’s mouth is his ruin; his lips are a snare to his life.

18:8 The words of a talebearer are like dainty morsels that sink into one’s inmost being.

18:9 The man who is slack in his work is own brother to the man who is destructive.

18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the just man runs to it and is safe.

18:11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city; he fancies it a high wall.

18:12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is haughty, but humility goes before honors.

18:13 He who answers before he hears ? his is the folly and the shame.

18:14 A man’s spirit sustains him in infirmity ? but a broken spirit who can bear?

18:15 The mind of the intelligent gains knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

18:16 A man’s gift clears the way for him, and gains him access to great men.

18:17 The man who pleads his case first seems to be in the right; then his opponent comes and puts him to the test.

18:18 The lot puts an end to disputes, and is decisive in a controversy between the mighty.

18:19 A brother is a better defense than a strong city, and a friend is like the bars of a castle.

18:20 From the fruit of his mouth a man has his fill; with the yield of his lips he sates himself.

18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who make it a friend shall eat its fruit.

18:22 He who finds a wife finds happiness; it is a favor he receives from the LORD.

18:23 The poor man implores, but the rich man answers harshly.

18:24 Some friends bring ruin on us, but a true friend is more loyal than a brother.

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