1 He that separateth himself seeketh [his] pleasure, he is vehement against all sound wisdom. DBY — Proverbs 18:1
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself. DBY — Proverbs 18:2
3 When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. DBY — Proverbs 18:3
4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters, [and] the fountain of wisdom is a gushing brook. DBY — Proverbs 18:4
5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to wrong the righteous in judgment. DBY — Proverbs 18:5
6 A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes. DBY — Proverbs 18:6
7 A fool’s mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul. DBY — Proverbs 18:7
8 The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. DBY — Proverbs 18:8
9 He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer. DBY — Proverbs 18:9
10 The name of Jehovah is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. DBY — Proverbs 18:10
11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination. DBY — Proverbs 18:11
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour [goeth] humility. DBY — Proverbs 18:12
13 He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him. DBY — Proverbs 18:13
14 The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear? DBY — Proverbs 18:14
15 The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. DBY — Proverbs 18:15
16 A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. DBY — Proverbs 18:16
17 He that is first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. DBY — Proverbs 18:17
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. DBY — Proverbs 18:18
19 A brother offended is [harder to be won] than a strong city; and contentions are as the bars of a palace. DBY — Proverbs 18:19
20 A man’s belly is satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips is he satisfied. DBY — Proverbs 18:20
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. DBY — Proverbs 18:21
22 Whoso hath found a wife hath found a good thing, and hath obtained favour from Jehovah. DBY — Proverbs 18:22
23 He that is poor speaketh with supplications, but the rich answereth roughly. DBY — Proverbs 18:23
24 A man of [many] friends will come to ruin but there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother. DBY — Proverbs 18:24