| Proverbs 18 | JST Proverbs 18 |
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| 1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. | 1 Through desire, a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. |
| 2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. | 2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. |
| 3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. | 3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. |
| 4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. | 4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. |
| 5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. | 5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. |
| 6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. | 6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. |
| 7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. | 7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. |
| 8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. | 8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. |
| 9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. | 9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. |
| 10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. | 10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. |
| 11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit. | 11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own conceit. |
| 12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. | 12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honor is humility. |
| 13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. | 13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. |
| 14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? | 14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? |
| 15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. | 15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. |
| 16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. | 16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. |
| 17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. | 17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him. |
| 18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. | 18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. |
| 19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. | 19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. |
| 20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. | 20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. |
| 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. | 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. |
| 22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD. | 22 Whoso findeth a good wife hath obtained favor of the Lord. |
| 23 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. | 23 The poor useth entreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. |
| 24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. | 24 A man that hath friends must show himself friendly; and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. |