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Proverbs 18	Proverbs 18
Proverbs 18:1 He that separateth himself seeketh [his own] desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.	Proverbs 18:1 He who keeps himself separate for his private purpose goes against all good sense.
Proverbs 18:2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.	Proverbs 18:2 A foolish man has no pleasure in good sense, but only to let what is in his heart come to light.
Proverbs 18:3 When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, And with ignominy [cometh] reproach.	Proverbs 18:3 When the evil-doer comes, a low opinion comes with him, and with the loss of honour comes shame.
Proverbs 18:4 The words of a man's mouth are [as] deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is [as] a flowing brook.	Proverbs 18:4 The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters: the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.
Proverbs 18:5 To respect the person of the wicked is not good, [Nor] to turn aside the righteous in judgment.	Proverbs 18:5 To have respect for the person of the evil-doer is not good, or to give a wrong decision against the upright.
Proverbs 18:6 A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.	Proverbs 18:6 A foolish man's lips are a cause of fighting, and his mouth makes him open to blows.
Proverbs 18:7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.	Proverbs 18:7 The mouth of a foolish man is his destruction, and his lips are a net for his soul.
Proverbs 18:8 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.	Proverbs 18:8 The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, and go down into the inner parts of the stomach.
Proverbs 18:9 He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.	Proverbs 18:9 He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction.
Proverbs 18:10 The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.	Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the upright man running into it is safe.
Proverbs 18:11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.	Proverbs 18:11 The property of a man of wealth is his strong town, and it is as a high wall in the thoughts of his heart.
Proverbs 18:12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor [goeth] humility.	Proverbs 18:12 Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit.
Proverbs 18:13 He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.	Proverbs 18:13 To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame.
Proverbs 18:14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?	Proverbs 18:14 The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up?
Proverbs 18:15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.	Proverbs 18:15 The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.
Proverbs 18:16 A man's gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.	Proverbs 18:16 A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men.
Proverbs 18:17 He that pleadeth his cause first [seemeth] just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.	Proverbs 18:17 The man who first puts his cause before the judge seems to be in the right; but then his neighbour comes and puts his cause in its true light.
Proverbs 18:18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.	Proverbs 18:18 The decision of chance puts an end to argument, parting the strong.
Proverbs 18:19 A brother offended [is harder to be won] than a strong city; And [such] contentions are like the bars of a castle.	Proverbs 18:19 A brother wounded is like a strong town, and violent acts are like a locked tower.
Proverbs 18:20 A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.	Proverbs 18:20 With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be full; the produce of his lips will be his in full measure.
Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.	Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those to whom it is dear will have its fruit for their food.
Proverbs 18:22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, And obtaineth favor of Jehovah.	Proverbs 18:22 Whoever gets a wife gets a good thing, and has the approval of the Lord.
Proverbs 18:23 The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.	Proverbs 18:23 The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer.
Proverbs 18:24 He that maketh many friends [doeth it] to his own destruction; But there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.	Proverbs 18:24 There are friends who may be a man's destruction, but there is a lover who keeps nearer than a brother.