Proverbs 18
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1He who separates himself seeks his own desire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom.1Whoever isolates himself pursues selfish ends; he resists all sound advice.
2A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind.2A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion.
3When a wicked man comes, contempt also comes, And with dishonor comes scorn.3When an evil person comes, contempt also comes, along with dishonor and disgrace.
4The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.4The words a man says are as deep waters— a fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.
5To show partiality to the wicked is not good, Nor to thrust aside the righteous in judgment.5It's not good to be partial towards an evil person, thereby depriving the righteous of justice.
6A fool's lips bring strife, And his mouth calls for blows.6A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting.
7A fool's mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul.7A fool's mouth is his unraveling, and his lips entrap himself.
8The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.8The words of a gossip are like choice morsels as they descend to the innermost parts of the body.
9He also who is slack in his work Is brother to him who destroys.9Whoever is lazy regarding his work is also a brother to the master of destruction.
10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe.10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; a righteous person rushes to it and is lifted up above the danger.
11A rich man's wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination.11The wealth of a rich person is his fortified city; in his own imagination, it is like a high wall.
12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility goes before honor.12Before a man's downfall, his mind is arrogant, but humility precedes honor.
13He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him.13Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.
14The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But as for a broken spirit who can bear it?14A man's spirit can sustain him during his illness, but who can bear a crushed spirit?
15The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.15The mind of a discerning person gains knowledge, while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge.
16A man's gift makes room for him And brings him before great men.16A person's gift opens doors for him, bringing him access to important people.
17The first to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and examines him.17The first to put forth his case seems right, until someone else steps forward and cross-examines him.
18The cast lot puts an end to strife And decides between the mighty ones.18Casting dice settles a dispute, deciding between strong contenders.
19A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a citadel.19An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and his disputes are like the bars of a fortress.
20With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied with the product of his lips.20The positive words that a man speaks fill his stomach; he will be satisfied with what his lips produce.
21Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.21The power of the tongue is life and death— those who love to talk will eat what it produces.
22He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from the LORD.22Whoever finds a wife finds what is good, and receives favor from the LORD.
23The poor man utters supplications, But the rich man answers roughly.23The poor person pleads for mercy, but the wealthy man responds harshly.
24A man of too many friends comes to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.24A man with many friends can still be ruined, but a true friend sticks closer than a brother.
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