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Proverbs 18
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Proverbs 18 . 1
1 He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.TOSKProverbs 18:1
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2 A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.TOSKProverbs 18:2
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3 With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.TOSKProverbs 18:3
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4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.TOSKProverbs 18:4
Proverbs 18 . 5
5 Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.
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6 A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.TOSKProverbs 18:6
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7 A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.TOSKProverbs 18:7
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8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.TOSKProverbs 18:8
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9 Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.TOSKProverbs 18:9
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10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.TOSKProverbs 18:10
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11 A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.TOSKProverbs 18:11
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12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.TOSKProverbs 18:12
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13 He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.TOSKProverbs 18:13
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14 The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?TOSKProverbs 18:14
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15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.TOSKProverbs 18:15
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16 A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.TOSKProverbs 18:16
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17 The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.TOSKProverbs 18:17
Proverbs 18 . 18
18 Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents.TOSKProverbs 18:18
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19 An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.TOSKProverbs 18:19
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20 From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.TOSKProverbs 18:20
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21 Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.TOSKProverbs 18:21
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22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.CProverbs 18:22-19:2TOSKProverbs 18:22
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23 The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.CProverbs 18:22-19:2TOSKProverbs 18:23
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24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.CProverbs 18:22-19:2TOSKProverbs 18:24