Proverbs 18

1 An unfriendly man pursues selfishness, And defies all sound judgment.WEB — Proverbs 18:1

2 A fool has no delight in understanding, But only in broadcasting his own opinion.WEB — Proverbs 18:2

3 When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, And with shame comes disgrace.WEB — Proverbs 18:3

4 The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.WEB — Proverbs 18:4

5 To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, Nor to deprive the innocent of justice.WEB — Proverbs 18:5

6 A fool's lips come into strife, And his mouth invites beatings.WEB — Proverbs 18:6

7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are a snare to his soul.WEB — Proverbs 18:7

8 The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: They go down into a person's innermost parts.WEB — Proverbs 18:8

9 One who is slack in his work Is brother to him who is a master of destruction.WEB — Proverbs 18:9

10 The name of Yahweh is a strong tower: The righteous run to him, and are safe.WEB — Proverbs 18:10

11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, Like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.WEB — Proverbs 18:11

12 Before destruction the heart of man is proud, But before honor is humility.WEB — Proverbs 18:12

13 He who gives answer before he hears, That is folly and shame to him.WEB — Proverbs 18:13

14 A man's spirit will sustain him in sickness, But a crushed spirit who can bear?WEB — Proverbs 18:14

15 The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.WEB — Proverbs 18:15

16 A man's gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.WEB — Proverbs 18:16

17 He who pleads his cause first seems right; Until another comes and questions him.WEB — Proverbs 18:17

18 The lot settles disputes, And keeps strong ones apart.WEB — Proverbs 18:18

19 A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city; And disputes are like the bars of a castle.WEB — 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.WEB — Proverbs 18:20

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; Those who love it will eat its fruit.WEB — Proverbs 18:21

22 Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor of Yahweh.WEB — Proverbs 18:22

23 The poor pleads for mercy, But the rich answers harshly.WEB — Proverbs 18:23

24 A man of many companions may be ruined, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.WEB — Proverbs 18:24