| 章 |
| 18:1 |
He that separateth himself seeketh [his] pleasure, he is vehement against all sound wisdom.
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| 18:2 |
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.
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| 18:3 |
When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
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| 18:4 |
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, [and] the fountain of wisdom is a gushing brook.
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| 18:5 |
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to wrong the righteous in judgment.
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| 18:6 |
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
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| 18:7 |
A fool's mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
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| 18:8 |
The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
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| 18:9 |
He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.
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| 18:10 |
The name of Jehovah is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
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| 18:11 |
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination.
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| 18:12 |
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour [goeth] humility.
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| 18:13 |
He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
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| 18:14 |
The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
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| 18:15 |
The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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| 18:16 |
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
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| 18:17 |
He that is first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
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| 18:18 |
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
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| 18:19 |
A brother offended is [harder to be won] than a strong city; and contentions are as the bars of a palace.
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| 18:20 |
A man's belly is satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips is he satisfied.
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| 18:21 |
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
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| 18:22 |
Whoso hath found a wife hath found a good thing, and hath obtained favour from Jehovah.
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| 18:23 |
He that is poor speaketh with supplications, but the rich answereth roughly.
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| 18:24 |
A man of [many] friends will come to ruin but there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother.
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