Proverbs chapter 18 tag:brojed.org/cms,2026-04-05:20260405 2026-04-05T21:39:56+00:00 tag:brojed.org/cms,2026-04-05:20260405 2026-04-05T21:39:56+00:00

A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment. A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart. When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; And with dishonor [comes] reproach. The words of a man's mouth [are] deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom [is] a flowing brook. [It is] not good to show partiality to the wicked, [Or] to overthrow the righteous in judgment. A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows. A fool's mouth [is] his destruction, And his lips [are] the snare of his soul. The words of a talebearer [are] like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body. He who is slothful in his work Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer. The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. The rich man's wealth [is] his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem. Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor [is] humility. He who answers a matter before he hears [it,] It [is] folly and shame to him. The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, But who can bear a broken spirit? The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. A man's gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men. The first [one] to plead his cause [seems] right, Until his neighbor comes and examines him. Casting lots causes contentions to cease, And keeps the mighty apart. A brother offended [is harder to win] than a strong city, And contentions [are] like the bars of a castle. A man's stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth, [From] the produce of his lips he shall be filled. Death and life [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] uses entreaties, But the rich answers roughly. A man [who has] friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend [who] sticks closer than a brother.

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