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Proverbs - ch 18 v 1 - 20
- He that separateth himself seeketh `his own' desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.
- A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.
- When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, And with ignominy `cometh' reproach.
- The words of a man's mouth are `as' deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is `as' a flowing brook.
- To respect the person of the wicked is not good, `Nor' to turn aside the righteous in judgment.
- A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.
- A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
- The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
- He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.
- The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
- The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.
- Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor `goeth' humility.
- He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
- The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?
- The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
- A man's gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.
- He that pleadeth his cause first `seemeth' just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
- The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.
- A brother offended `is harder to be won' than a strong city; And `such' contentions are like the bars of a castle.
- A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.
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