1 He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, and rageth against all sound wisdom. ERV — Proverbs 18:1
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself. ERV — Proverbs 18:2
3 When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy cometh reproach. ERV — Proverbs 18:3
4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters; the wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook. ERV — Proverbs 18:4
5 To accept the person of the wicked is not good, nor to turn aside the righteous in judgment. ERV — Proverbs 18:5
6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes. ERV — Proverbs 18:6
7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. ERV — Proverbs 18:7
8 The words of a whisperer are as dainty, morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. ERV — Proverbs 18:8
9 He also that is slack in his work is brother to him that is a destroyer. ERV — Proverbs 18:9
10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. ERV — Proverbs 18:10
11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own imagination. ERV — Proverbs 18:11
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour goeth humility. ERV — Proverbs 18:12
13 He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him. ERV — Proverbs 18:13
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear? ERV — Proverbs 18:14
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. ERV — Proverbs 18:15
16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. ERV — Proverbs 18:16
17 He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out. ERV — Proverbs 18:17
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. ERV — 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. ERV — 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. ERV — Proverbs 18:20
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. ERV — Proverbs 18:21
22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD. ERV — Proverbs 18:22
23 The poor useth entreaties: but the rich answereth roughly. ERV — 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. ERV — Proverbs 18:24