Proverbs 18

1 He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, and rageth against all sound wisdom.RV1885 — Proverbs 18:1

2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.RV1885 — Proverbs 18:2

3 When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy cometh reproach.RV1885 — Proverbs 18:3

4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters; the wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook.RV1885 — Proverbs 18:4

5 To accept the person of the wicked is not good, nor to turn aside the righteous in judgment.RV1885 — Proverbs 18:5

6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.RV1885 — Proverbs 18:6

7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.RV1885 — Proverbs 18:7

8 The words of a whisperer are as dainty, morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.RV1885 — Proverbs 18:8

9 He also that is slack in his work is brother to him that is a destroyer.RV1885 — Proverbs 18:9

10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.RV1885 — Proverbs 18:10

11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own imagination.RV1885 — Proverbs 18:11

12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour goeth humility.RV1885 — Proverbs 18:12

13 He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.RV1885 — Proverbs 18:13

14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?RV1885 — Proverbs 18:14

15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.RV1885 — Proverbs 18:15

16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.RV1885 — Proverbs 18:16

17 He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.RV1885 — Proverbs 18:17

18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.RV1885 — Proverbs 18:18

19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and such contentions are like the bars of a castle.RV1885 — Proverbs 18:19

20 A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.RV1885 — Proverbs 18:20

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.RV1885 — Proverbs 18:21

22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.RV1885 — Proverbs 18:22

23 The poor useth entreaties: but the rich answereth roughly.RV1885 — Proverbs 18:23

24 He that maketh many friends doeth it to his own destruction: but there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.RV1885 — Proverbs 18:24