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Proverbs 18
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1A man who wishes to separate from friends seeks excuses; but at all times he will be liable to reproach.
1A man who wishes to separate from friends seeks excuses; but at all times he will be liable to reproach.
2A senseless man feels no need of wisdom, for he is rather led by folly.
2A senseless man feels no need of wisdom, for he is rather led by folly.
3When an ungodly man comes into a depth of evils, he despises [them]; but dishonour and reproach come upon him.
3When an ungodly man comes into a depth of evils, he despises [them]; but dishonor and reproach come upon him.
4A word in the heart of a man is a deep water, and a river and fountain of life spring forth.
4A word in the heart of a man is a deep water, and a river and fountain of life spring forth.
5[It is] not good to accept the person of the ungodly, nor [is it] holy to pervert justice in judgment.
5[It is] not good to accept the person of the ungodly, nor [is it] holy to pervert justice in judgment.
6The lips of a fool bring [him] into troubles, and his bold mouth calls for death.
6The lips of a fool bring [him] into troubles, and his bold mouth calls for death.
7A fool's mouth is ruin to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
7A fool's mouth is ruin to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
8Fear casts down the slothful; and the souls of the effeminate shall hunger.
8Fear casts down the slothful; and the souls of the effeminate shall hunger.
9A man who helps not himself by his labour is brother of him that ruins himself.
9A man who helps not himself by his labor is brother of him that ruins himself.
10The name of the Lord is of great strength; and the righteous running to it are exalted.
10The name of the Lord is of great strength; and the righteous running to it are exalted.
11The wealth of a rich man is a strong city; and its glory casts a broad shadow.
11The wealth of a rich man is a strong city; and its glory casts a broad shadow.
12Before ruin a man's heart is exalted, and before honour it is humble.
12Before ruin a man's heart is exalted, and before honor it is humble.
13Whoso answers a word before he hears [a cause], it is folly and reproach to him.
13Whoso answers a word before he hears [a cause], it is folly and reproach to him.
14A wise servant calms a man's anger; but who can endure a faint-hearted man?
14A wise servant calms a man's anger; but who can endure a faint-hearted man?
15The heart of the sensible [man] purchases discretion; and the ears of the wise seek understanding.
15The heart of the sensible [man] purchases discretion; and the ears of the wise seek understanding.
16A man's gift enlarges him, and seats him among princes.
16A man's gift enlarges him, and seats him among princes.
17A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, but when he has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved.
17A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, but when he has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved.
18A silent [man] quells strifes, and determines between great powers.
18A silent [man] quells strifes, and determines between great powers.
19A brother helped by a brother is as a strong and high city; and is [as] strong as a [well]-founded palace.
19A brother helped by a brother is as a strong and high city; and is [as] strong as a [well]-founded palace.
20A man fills his belly with the fruits of his mouth; and he shall be satisfied with the fruits of his lips.
20A man fills his belly with the fruits of his mouth; and he shall be satisfied with the fruits of his lips.
21Life and death are in the power of the tongue; and they that rule it shall eat the fruits thereof.
21Life and death are in the power of the tongue; and they that rule it shall eat the fruits thereof.
22He that has found a good wife has found favours, and has received gladness from God. [He that puts away a good wife, puts away agood thing, and he that keeps an adulteress is foolish and ungodly.]
22He that has found a good wife has found favours, and has received gladness from God. [He that puts away a good wife, puts away a] [good thing, and he that keeps an adulteress is foolish and ungodly.]