Proverbs 18 : 1 (HCSB)
One who isolates himself pursues *selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
Proverbs 18 : 2 (HCSB)
A fool does not delight in understanding, but only wants to show off his opinions.
Proverbs 18 : 3 (HCSB)
When a wicked man comes, shame does also, and along with dishonor, disgrace.
Proverbs 18 : 4 (HCSB)
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom.
Proverbs 18 : 5 (HCSB)
It is not good to show partiality to the guilty by perverting the justice due the innocent.
Proverbs 18 : 6 (HCSB)
A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth provokes a beating.
Proverbs 18 : 7 (HCSB)
A fool's mouth is his devastation, and his lips are a trap for his life.
Proverbs 18 : 8 (HCSB)
A gossip's words are like choice food that goes down to one's innermost being.
Proverbs 18 : 9 (HCSB)
The one who is truly lazy in his work is brother to a vandal.
Proverbs 18 : 10 (HCSB)
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected.
Proverbs 18 : 11 (HCSB)
A rich man's wealth is his fortified city; in his imagination it is like a high wall.
Proverbs 18 : 12 (HCSB)
Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but before honor comes humility.
Proverbs 18 : 13 (HCSB)
The one who gives an answer before he listens-- this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
Proverbs 18 : 14 (HCSB)
A man's spirit can endure sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
Proverbs 18 : 15 (HCSB)
The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.
Proverbs 18 : 16 (HCSB)
A gift opens doors for a man and brings him before the great.
Proverbs 18 : 17 (HCSB)
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
Proverbs 18 : 18 (HCSB)
*Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates powerful opponents.
Proverbs 18 : 19 (HCSB)
An offended brother is *harder to reach than a fortified city, and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.
Proverbs 18 : 20 (HCSB)
From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is satisfied; he is filled with the product of his lips.
Proverbs 18 : 21 (HCSB)
Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 18 : 22 (HCSB)
A man who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.
Proverbs 18 : 23 (HCSB)
The poor man pleads, but the rich one answers roughly.
Proverbs 18 : 24 (HCSB)
A man with many friends may be harmed, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.
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