Proverbs 18 / 31
- 1
Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire;
he breaks out against all sound judgment.
- 2
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
but only in expressing his opinion.
- 3
When wickedness comes, contempt comes also,
and with dishonor comes disgrace.
- 4
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters;
the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
- 5
It is not good to be partial to the wicked
or to deprive the righteous of justice.
- 6
A fool's lips walk into a fight,
and his mouth invites a beating.
- 7
A fool's mouth is his ruin,
and his lips are a snare to his soul.
- 8
The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
they go down into the inner parts of the body.
- 9
Whoever is slack in his work
is a brother to him who destroys.
- 10
The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
- 11
A rich man's wealth is his strong city,
and like a high wall in his imagination.
- 12
Before destruction a man's heart is haughty,
but humility comes before honor.
- 13
If one gives an answer before he hears,
it is his folly and shame.
- 14
A man's spirit will endure sickness,
but a crushed spirit who can bear?
- 15
An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
- 16
A man's gift makes room for him
and brings him before the great.
- 17
The one who states his case first seems right,
until the other comes and examines him.
- 18
The lot puts an end to quarrels
and decides between powerful contenders.
- 19
A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city,
and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
- 20
From the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach is satisfied;
he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.
- 21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruits.
- 22
He who finds a wife finds a good thing
and obtains favor from the Lord.
- 23
The poor use entreaties,
but the rich answer roughly.
- 24
A man of many companions may come to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.