Proverbs 18:1
He that separateth himself seeketh his pleasure, he is vehement against all sound wisdom.
Proverbs 18:2
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.
Proverbs 18:3
When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
Proverbs 18:4
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is a gushing brook.
Proverbs 18:5
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to wrong the righteous in judgment.
Proverbs 18:6
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
Proverbs 18:7
A fool's mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
Proverbs 18:8
The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Proverbs 18:9
He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.
Proverbs 18:10
The name of Jehovah is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Proverbs 18:11
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination.
Proverbs 18:12
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour goeth humility.
Proverbs 18:13
He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
Proverbs 18:14
The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
Proverbs 18:15
The heart of an intelligent man getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Proverbs 18:16
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
Proverbs 18:17
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
Proverbs 18:18
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
Proverbs 18:19
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; and contentions are as the bars of a palace.
Proverbs 18:20
A man's belly is satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips is he satisfied.
Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Proverbs 18:22
Whoso hath found a wife hath found a good thing, and hath obtained favour from Jehovah.
Proverbs 18:23
He that is poor speaketh with supplications, but the rich answereth roughly.
Proverbs 18:24
A man of many friends will come to ruin but there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.