Proverbs 18 : 1 (NET)
One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires; he rejects all sound judgment.
Proverbs 18 : 2 (NET)
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind.
Proverbs 18 : 3 (NET)
When a wicked person arrives, contempt shows up with him, and with shame comes a reproach.
Proverbs 18 : 4 (NET)
The words of a person's mouth are like deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
Proverbs 18 : 5 (NET)
It is terrible to show partiality to the wicked, by depriving a righteous man of justice.
Proverbs 18 : 6 (NET)
The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.
Proverbs 18 : 7 (NET)
The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his life.
Proverbs 18 : 8 (NET)
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down into the person's innermost being.
Proverbs 18 : 9 (NET)
The one who is slack in his work is a brother to one who destroys.
Proverbs 18 : 10 (NET)
The name of the LORD is like a strong tower; the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high.
Proverbs 18 : 11 (NET)
The wealth of a rich person is like a strong city, and it is like a high wall in his imagination.
Proverbs 18 : 12 (NET)
Before destruction the heart of a person is proud, but humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 18 : 13 (NET)
The one who gives an answer before he listens� that is his folly and his shame.
Proverbs 18 : 14 (NET)
A person's spirit sustains him through sickness� but who can bear a crushed spirit?
Proverbs 18 : 15 (NET)
The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 18 : 16 (NET)
A person's gift makes room for him, and leads him before important people.
Proverbs 18 : 17 (NET)
The first to state his case seems right, until his opponent begins to cross-examine him.
Proverbs 18 : 18 (NET)
A toss of a coin ends disputes, and settles the issue between strong opponents.
Proverbs 18 : 19 (NET)
A relative offended is harder to reach than a strong city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a fortified citadel.
Proverbs 18 : 20 (NET)
From the fruit of a person's mouth his stomach is satisfied, with the product of his lips is he satisfied.
Proverbs 18 : 21 (NET)
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love its use will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 18 : 22 (NET)
The one who finds a wife finds what is enjoyable, and receives a pleasurable gift from the LORD.
Proverbs 18 : 23 (NET)
A poor person makes supplications, but a rich man answers harshly.
Proverbs 18 : 24 (NET)
A person who has friends may be harmed by them, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
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