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Proverbs - ch 18 v 1 - 20
- He who keeps himself separate for his private purpose goes against all good sense.
- A foolish man has no pleasure in good sense, but only to let what is in his heart come to light.
- When the evil-doer comes, a low opinion comes with him, and with the loss of honour comes shame.
- The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters: the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.
- To have respect for the person of the evil-doer is not good, or to give a wrong decision against the upright.
- A foolish man's lips are a cause of fighting, and his mouth makes him open to blows.
- The mouth of a foolish man is his destruction, and his lips are a net for his soul.
- The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, and go down into the inner parts of the stomach.
- He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction.
- The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the upright man running into it is safe.
- The property of a man of wealth is his strong town, and it is as a high wall in the thoughts of his heart.
- Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit.
- To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame.
- The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up?
- The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.
- A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men.
- The man who first puts his cause before the judge seems to be in the right; but then his neighbour comes and puts his cause in its true light.
- The decision of chance puts an end to argument, parting the strong.
- A brother wounded is like a strong town, and violent acts are like a locked tower.
- With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be full; the produce of his lips will be his in full measure.
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