| 章 |
| 18:1 |
He who separates himself seeks [his own] desire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom.
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| 18:2 |
A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind.
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| 18:3 |
When a wicked man comes, contempt also comes, And with dishonor [comes] reproach.
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| 18:4 |
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
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| 18:5 |
To show partiality to the wicked is not good, [Nor] to thrust aside the righteous in judgment.
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| 18:6 |
A fool's lips bring strife, And his mouth calls for blows.
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| 18:7 |
A fool's mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
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| 18:8 |
The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
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| 18:9 |
He also who is slack in his work Is brother to him who destroys.
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| 18:10 |
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe.
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| 18:11 |
A rich man's wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination.
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| 18:12 |
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility [goes] before honor.
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| 18:13 |
He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him.
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| 18:14 |
The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But a broken spirit who can bear?
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| 18:15 |
The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
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| 18:16 |
A man's gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.
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| 18:17 |
The first to plead his case [seems] just, [Until] another comes and examines him.
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| 18:18 |
The lot puts an end to contentions, And decides between the mighty.
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| 18:19 |
A brother offended [is harder to be won] than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a castle.
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| 18:20 |
With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied [with] the product of his lips.
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| 18:21 |
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.
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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 man utters supplications, But the rich man answers roughly.
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| 18:24 |
A man of [many] friends [comes] to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
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