Proverbs Chapter 18 (NIV)

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undefined An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends;he defies all sound judgment.

undefined A fool finds no pleasure in understandingbut delights in airing his own opinions.

undefined When wickedness comes, so does contempt,and with shame comes disgrace.

undefined The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters,but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

undefined It is not good to be partial to the wickedor to deprive the innocent of justice.

undefined A fool’s lips bring him strife,and his mouth invites a beating.

undefined A fool’s mouth is his undoing,and his lips are a snare to his soul.

undefined The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;they go down to a man’s inmost parts.

undefined One who is slack in his workis brother to one who destroys.

undefined The name of the Lord is a strong tower;the righteous run to it and are safe.

undefined The wealth of the rich is their fortified city;they imagine it an unscalable wall.

undefined Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud,but humility comes before honor.

undefined He who answers before listening—that is his folly and his shame.

undefined A man’s spirit sustains him in sickness,but a crushed spirit who can bear?

undefined The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge;the ears of the wise seek it out.

undefined A gift opens the way for the giverand ushers him into the presence of the great.

undefined The first to present his case seems right,till another comes forward and questions him.

undefined Casting the lot settles disputesand keeps strong opponents apart.

undefined An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city,and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.

undefined From the fruit of his mouth a man’s stomach is filled;with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.

undefined The tongue has the power of life and death,and those who love it will eat its fruit.

undefined He who finds a wife finds what is goodand receives favor from the Lord.

undefined A poor man pleads for mercy,but a rich man answers harshly.

undefined A man of many companions may come to ruin,but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

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