Proverbs 18:1
American King James Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeks and intermeddles with all wisdom.
American Standard Version He that separateth himself seeketh `his own' desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.
King James Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
World English Bible A man who isolates himself pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.
Proverbs 18:2
American King James A fool has no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
American Standard Version A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.
King James A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
World English Bible A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.
Proverbs 18:3
American King James When the wicked comes, then comes also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
American Standard Version When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, And with ignominy `cometh' reproach.
King James When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
World English Bible When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace.
Proverbs 18:4
American King James The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
American Standard Version The words of a man's mouth are `as' deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is `as' a flowing brook.
King James The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
World English Bible The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
Proverbs 18:5
American King James It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
American Standard Version To respect the person of the wicked is not good, `Nor' to turn aside the righteous in judgment.
King James It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
World English Bible To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice.
Proverbs 18:6
American King James A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for strokes.
American Standard Version A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.
King James A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
World English Bible A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.
Proverbs 18:7
American King James A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
American Standard Version A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
King James A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
World English Bible A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
Proverbs 18:8
American King James The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
American Standard Version The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
King James The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
World English Bible The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person’s innermost parts.
Proverbs 18:9
American King James He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
American Standard Version He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.
King James He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
World English Bible One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.
Proverbs 18:10
American King James The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runs into it, and is safe.
American Standard Version The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
King James The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
World English Bible Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.
Proverbs 18:11
American King James The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
American Standard Version The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.
King James The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
World English Bible The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.
Proverbs 18:12
American King James Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility.
American Standard Version Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor `goeth' humility.
King James Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
World English Bible Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.
Proverbs 18:13
American King James He that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him.
American Standard Version He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
King James He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
World English Bible He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
Proverbs 18:14
American King James The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
American Standard Version The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?
King James The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
World English Bible A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?
Proverbs 18:15
American King James The heart of the prudent gets knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
American Standard Version The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
King James The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
World English Bible The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 18:16
American King James A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
American Standard Version A man's gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.
King James A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
World English Bible A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
Proverbs 18:17
American King James He that is first in his own cause seems just; but his neighbor comes and searches him.
American Standard Version He that pleadeth his cause first `seemeth' just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
King James He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
World English Bible He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.
Proverbs 18:18
American King James The lot causes contentions to cease, and parts between the mighty.
American Standard Version The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.
King James The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
World English Bible The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.
Proverbs 18:19
American King James A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
American Standard Version A brother offended `is harder to be won' than a strong city; And `such' contentions are like the bars of a castle.
King James A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
World English Bible A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city. Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.
Proverbs 18:20
American King James A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
American Standard Version A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.
King James A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
World English Bible A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.
Proverbs 18:21
American King James Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
American Standard Version Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
King James Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
World English Bible Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 18:22
American King James Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of the LORD.
American Standard Version Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, And obtaineth favor of Jehovah.
King James Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
World English Bible Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh.
Proverbs 18:23
American King James The poor uses entreaties; but the rich answers roughly.
American Standard Version The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.
King James The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
World English Bible The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.
Proverbs 18:24
American King James A man that has friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother.
American Standard Version He that maketh many friends `doeth it' to his own destruction; But there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
King James A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
World English Bible A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.