Proverbs 18

He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire,

A fool hath no delight in understanding,

When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt,

The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters;

To respect the person of the wicked is not good,

A fool’s lips enter into contention,

A fool’s mouth is his destruction,

The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels,

He also that is slack in his work

The name of Jehovah is a strong tower;

The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty;

He that giveth answer before he heareth,

The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity;

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge;

A man’s gift maketh room for him,

He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just;

The lot causeth contentions to cease,

A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city;

A man’s belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth;

Death and life are in the power of the tongue;

Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing,

The poor useth entreaties;

He that maketh many friends doeth it to his own destruction;