| 章 |
| 18:1 |
He who is estranged seeks pretexts to break out against all sound judgment.
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| 18:2 |
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his 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 a man's mouth are deep waters;the fountain of wisdom is a gushing stream.
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| 18:5 |
It is not good to be partial to a wicked man, or to deprive a righteous man of justice.
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| 18:6 |
A fool's lips bring strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.
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| 18:7 |
A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to himself.
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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 |
He who is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys.
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| 18:10 |
The name of the LORD is a strong tower;the righteous man 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 protecting him.
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| 18:12 |
Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor.
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| 18:13 |
If one gives answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.
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| 18:14 |
A man's 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 man's gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.
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| 18:17 |
He who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.
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| 18:18 |
The lot puts an end to disputes and decides between powerful contenders.
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| 18:19 |
A brother helped is like a strong city, but quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
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| 18:20 |
From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied;he is satisfied by the yield 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 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 |
There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
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