1 An unfriendly man pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment. NHEB — Proverbs 18:1
2 A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion. NHEB — Proverbs 18:2
3 When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace. NHEB — Proverbs 18:3
4 The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook. NHEB — Proverbs 18:4
5 To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice. NHEB — Proverbs 18:5
6 A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings. NHEB — Proverbs 18:6
7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul. NHEB — Proverbs 18:7
8 The words of a gossip are like tasty morsels, and they go down into a person's innermost parts. NHEB — Proverbs 18:8
9 One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction. NHEB — Proverbs 18:9
10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe. NHEB — Proverbs 18:10
11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination. NHEB — Proverbs 18:11
12 Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility. NHEB — Proverbs 18:12
13 He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him. NHEB — Proverbs 18:13
14 A man's spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear? NHEB — Proverbs 18:14
15 The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge. NHEB — Proverbs 18:15
16 A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men. NHEB — Proverbs 18:16
17 He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him. NHEB — Proverbs 18:17
18 The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart. NHEB — Proverbs 18:18
19 A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city; and disputes are like the bars of a fortress. NHEB — Proverbs 18:19
20 A man's stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied. NHEB — Proverbs 18:20
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit. NHEB — Proverbs 18:21
22 Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of the LORD. NHEB — Proverbs 18:22
23 The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly. NHEB — Proverbs 18:23
24 A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. NHEB — Proverbs 18:24