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Proverbs - ch 18 v 1 - 20
- He that separateth himself seeketh his pleasure, he is vehement 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 reproach.
- The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is a gushing brook.
- It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to wrong the righteous in judgment.
- A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
- A fool's mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
- The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
- He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the 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 honour goeth humility.
- He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
- The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
- The heart of an intelligent man 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 is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
- The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
- A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; and contentions are as the bars of a palace.
- A man's belly is satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips is he satisfied.
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