| 章 |
| 18:1 |
An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends; he defies all sound judgment.
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| 18:2 |
A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions.
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| 18:3 |
When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes disgrace.
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| 18:4 |
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
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| 18:5 |
It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the innocent of justice.
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| 18:6 |
A fool's lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
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| 18:7 |
A fool's mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
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| 18:8 |
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man's inmost parts.
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| 18:9 |
One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.
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| 18:10 |
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
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| 18:11 |
The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it an unscalable wall.
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| 18:12 |
Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
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| 18:13 |
He who answers before listening-- that is his folly and his shame.
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| 18:14 |
A man's spirit sustains him in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?
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| 18:15 |
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out.
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| 18:16 |
A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great.
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| 18:17 |
The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him.
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| 18:18 |
Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart.
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| 18:19 |
An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.
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| 18:20 |
From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.
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| 18:21 |
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
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| 18:22 |
He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD.
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| 18:23 |
A poor man pleads for mercy, but a rich man answers harshly.
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| 18:24 |
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
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