Proverbs 18 : 1 (NLV)
He who stays away from others cares only about himself. He argues against all good wisdom.
Proverbs 18 : 2 (NLV)
A fool does not find joy in understanding, but only in letting his own mind be known.
Proverbs 18 : 3 (NLV)
When a sinful man comes, hate comes also, and where there is no honor, there is shame.
Proverbs 18 : 4 (NLV)
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters. Wisdom comes like a flowing river making a pleasant noise.
Proverbs 18 : 5 (NLV)
It is not good to favor the sinful, or to keep what is fair from one who is right with God.
Proverbs 18 : 6 (NLV)
The lips of a fool bring fighting, and his mouth calls for a beating.
Proverbs 18 : 7 (NLV)
The mouth of a fool is what destroys him, and his lips are a trap to his soul.
Proverbs 18 : 8 (NLV)
The words of one who speaks about others in secret are like tempting bites of food. They go down into the inside parts of the body.
Proverbs 18 : 9 (NLV)
He who is lazy in his work is a brother to him who destroys.
Proverbs 18 : 10 (NLV)
The name of the Lord is a strong tower. The man who does what is right runs into it and is safe.
Proverbs 18 : 11 (NLV)
The rich man's money is his strong city, and he thinks it is like a high wall.
Proverbs 18 : 12 (NLV)
The heart of a man is proud before he is destroyed, but having no pride goes before honor.
Proverbs 18 : 13 (NLV)
If one gives an answer before he hears, it makes him foolish and ashamed.
Proverbs 18 : 14 (NLV)
The spirit of a man can help him through his sickness, but who can carry a broken spirit?
Proverbs 18 : 15 (NLV)
An understanding mind gets much learning, and the ear of the wise listens for much learning.
Proverbs 18 : 16 (NLV)
A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him in front of great men.
Proverbs 18 : 17 (NLV)
He who tells his story first makes people think he is right, until the other comes to test him.
Proverbs 18 : 18 (NLV)
Throwing an object to decide puts an end to arguing. It keeps powerful men from fighting.
Proverbs 18 : 19 (NLV)
A brother who has been hurt in his spirit is harder to be won than a strong city, and arguing is like the iron gates of a king's house.
Proverbs 18 : 20 (NLV)
A man's stomach will be filled with the fruit of his mouth. He will be filled with what his lips speak.
Proverbs 18 : 21 (NLV)
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 18 : 22 (NLV)
He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and gets favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 18 : 23 (NLV)
The poor man asks for lovingkindness, but the rich man is hard in his answers.
Proverbs 18 : 24 (NLV)
A man who has friends must be a friend, but there is a friend who stays nearer than a brother.
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