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Proverbs 18
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Chapter 18
1
Who lives by himself follows his own whim, is angered by advice of any kind.
2
The fool has no love for reflection but only for airing his opinion.
3
When wickedness comes, contempt comes too, and, with disgrace, dishonour.
4
Deep waters, such are the words of man: a swelling torrent, a fountain of life.
5
It is not good to show partiality for the wicked and so to deprive the virtuous when giving judgement.
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The lips of the fool draw him into arguments and his mouth pleads for a beating.
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The mouth of the fool works his own ruin, his lips are a snare for his own life.
8
The words of a talebearer are tasty morsels that go right down into the belly.
9
The man who is idle at work is blood-brother to the destroyer.
10
The name of Yahweh is a strong tower; the virtuous man runs to it and is secure.
11
The rich man’s wealth is his stronghold, a high wall, as he supposes.
12
The human heart is haughty until destruction comes, humility goes before honour.
13
To retort without first listening is folly to work one’s own confusion.
14
Sickness the spirit of man can endure, but when the spirit is broken, who can bear this?
15
The heart of the discerning gains in knowledge, the ear of the wise man searches for knowledge.
16
A present opens every door for you and wins you access to the great.
17
The first to plead is adjudged to be right, in comes his opponent, then the trial begins.
18
The lot puts an end to disputes and decides between men of power.
19
Brother helped by brother is a fortress, friends are like the bars of a keep.
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When a man’s stomach is full, it is the fruit of his own mouth, it is the yield of his lips that fills him.
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Death and life are in the gift of the tongue, those who indulge it must eat the fruit it yields.
22
Who finds a wife finds happiness, receiving a mark of favour from Yahweh.
23
The poor man’s language is entreaty, the rich man’s answer harshness.
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There are friends who lead one to ruin, others are closer than a brother
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