Proverbs 18

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