Pro18:1 He who separates himself seeks [his own] desire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom.
Pro18:2 A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind.
Pro18:3 When a wicked man comes, contempt also comes, And with dishonor [comes] reproach.
Pro18:4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
Pro18:5 To show partiality to the wicked is not good, [Nor] to thrust aside the righteous in judgment.
Pro18:6 A fool's lips bring strife, And his mouth calls for blows.
Pro18:7 A fool's mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
Pro18:8 The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
Pro18:9 He also who is slack in his work Is brother to him who destroys.
Pro18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe.
Pro18:11 A rich man's wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination.
Pro18:12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility [goes] before honor.
Pro18:13 He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him.
Pro18:14 The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But a broken spirit who can bear?
Pro18:15 The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Pro18:16 A man's gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.
Pro18:17 The first to plead his case [seems] just, [Until] another comes and examines him.
Pro18:18 The lot puts an end to contentions, And decides between the mighty.
Pro18:19 A brother offended [is harder to be won] than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a castle.
Pro18:20 With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied [with] the product of his lips.
Pro18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.
Pro18:22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from the LORD.
Pro18:23 The poor man utters supplications, But the rich man answers roughly.
Pro18:24 A man of [many] friends [comes] to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.