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BSB PROV Chapter 18

PROV 18 ©

The Selfishness of the Unfriendly

18He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.

2A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.

3With a wicked [man] comes contempt as well and shame is accompanied by disgrace.

4The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

5Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.

6A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

7A fool’s mouth is his ruin and his lips [are] a snare to his soul.

8The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being

9Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.

10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it[fn] and are safe.

11A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.

12Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.

13He who answers a matter before he hears [it]—this [is] folly and disgrace to him.

14The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?

15The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.

16A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.

17The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

18Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents.

19An offended brother [is harder to win] than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.

20From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.

21Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love [it] will eat its fruit.

22He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.

23The poor man pleads for mercy but the rich man answers harshly.

24A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.


18:10 Or to Him

PROV 18 ©

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