Proverbs 18 | Strong's Bible

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CHAPTER 18

He who isolates himself

pursues

selfish desires;

he rebels

against all

sound judgment.

A fool

does not

delight

in understanding,

but only

in airing

his opinions.

With a wicked man

comes

contempt

as well,

and shame

is accompanied by

disgrace.

The words

of a man’s

mouth

are deep

waters;

the fountain

of wisdom

is a bubbling

brook.

Showing partiality

to the wicked

is not

good,

nor is depriving

the innocent

of justice.

A fool’s

lips

bring

strife,

and his mouth

invites

a beating.

A fool’s

mouth

is his ruin,

and his lips

are a snare

to his soul.

A gossip’s

words

are like choice morsels,

and they

sink

into the inmost being.

Whoever

is slothful

in his work

is brother

to him

who destroys.

The name

of the LORD

is a strong

tower;

the righteous

run to it

and are safe.

A rich

man’s wealth

is his fortified

city;

it is like a high

wall

in his imagination.

Before

his downfall

a man’s

heart

is proud,

but humility

comes before

honor.

He who answers

a matter

before

he hears it—

this

is folly

and disgrace

to him.

The spirit

of a man

can endure

his sickness,

but who

can survive

a broken

spirit?

The heart

of the discerning

acquires

knowledge,

and the ear

of the wise

seeks

it out.

A man’s

gift

opens doors

for him,

and brings

him before

great men.

The first

to state his case

seems right

until another

comes forward

and examines him.

Casting the lot

ends

quarrels

and separates

strong opponents.

An offended

brother is harder to win

than a fortified

city,

and disputes

are like the bars

of a castle.

From the fruit

of his mouth

a man’s

belly

is filled;

with the harvest

from his lips

he is satisfied.

Life

and death

are in the power

of the tongue,

and those who love it

will eat

its fruit.

He who finds

a wife

finds

a good thing

and obtains

favor

from the LORD.

The poor man

pleads for mercy,

but the rich man

answers

harshly.

A man

of many companions

may come to ruin,

but there is

a friend

who stays closer

than a brother.

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