| 章 |
| 18:1 |
The one who lives alone is self-indulgent, showing contempt for all who have sound judgment.
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| 18:2 |
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing personal opinion.
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| 18:3 |
When wickedness comes, contempt comes also; and with dishonor comes disgrace.
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| 18:4 |
The words of the mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a gushing stream.
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| 18:5 |
It is not right to be partial to the guilty, or to subvert the innocent in judgment.
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| 18:6 |
A fool's lips bring strife, and a fool's mouth invites a flogging.
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| 18:7 |
The mouths of fools are their ruin, and their lips a snare to themselves.
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| 18:8 |
The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.
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| 18:9 |
One who is slack in work is close kin to a vandal.
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| 18:10 |
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe.
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| 18:11 |
The wealth of the rich is their strong city; in their imagination it is like a high wall.
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| 18:12 |
Before destruction one's heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor.
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| 18:13 |
If one gives answer before hearing, it is folly and shame.
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| 18:14 |
The human spirit will endure sickness; but a broken spirit-- who can bear?
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| 18:15 |
An intelligent mind acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
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| 18:16 |
A gift opens doors; it gives access to the great.
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| 18:17 |
The one who first states a case seems right, until the other comes and cross-examines.
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| 18:18 |
Casting the lot puts an end to disputes and decides between powerful contenders.
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| 18:19 |
An ally offended is stronger than a city; such quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
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| 18:20 |
From the fruit of the mouth one's stomach is satisfied; the yield of the lips brings satisfaction.
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| 18:21 |
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
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| 18:22 |
He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the LORD.
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| 18:23 |
The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly.
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| 18:24 |
Some friends play at friendship but a true friend sticks closer than one's nearest kin.
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