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<p class="indent2"> he rebels against all sound judgment. <A name="3"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/18-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>A fool does not delight in understanding, <p class="indent2"> but only in airing his opinions. <A name="4"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/18-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>With a wicked man comes contempt as well, <p class="indent2"> and shame is accompanied by disgrace. <A name="5"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/18-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; <p class="indent2"> the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. <A name="6"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/18-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Showing partiality<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">a</a></span> to the wicked is not good, <p class="indent2"> nor is depriving the innocent of justice. <A name="7"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/18-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>A fool’s lips bring him strife, <p class="indent2"> and his mouth invites a beating. <A name="8"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/18-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>A fool’s mouth is his ruin, <p class="indent2"> and his lips are a snare to his soul. <A name="9"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/18-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>The words of a gossip are like choice morsels <p class="indent2"> that go down into the inmost being. <A name="10"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/18-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Whoever is slothful in his work <p class="indent2"> is brother to him who destroys. <A name="11"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/18-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>The name of the LORD is a strong tower; <p class="indent2"> the righteous run to it<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">b</a></span> and are safe. <A name="12"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/18-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; <p class="indent2"> it is like a high wall in his imagination. <A name="13"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/18-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, <p class="indent2"> but humility comes before honor. <A name="14"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/18-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>He who answers a matter before he hears it—<p class="indent2"> this is folly and disgrace to him. <A name="15"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/18-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, <p class="indent2"> but who can survive a broken spirit? <A name="16"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/18-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, <p class="indent2"> and the ear of the wise seeks it out. <A name="17"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/18-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>A man’s gift opens doors for him, <p class="indent2"> and brings him before great men. <A name="18"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/18-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>The first to state his case seems right <p class="indent2"> until another comes and cross-examines him. <A name="19"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/18-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>Casting the lot ends quarrels <p class="indent2"> and separates strong opponents. <A name="20"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/18-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, <p class="indent2"> and disputes are like the bars of a castle. <A name="21"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/18-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; <p class="indent2"> with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied. <A name="22"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/18-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>Life and death are in the power of the tongue, <p class="indent2"> and those who love it will eat its fruit. <A name="23"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/18-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>He who finds a wife finds a good thing <p class="indent2"> and obtains favor from the LORD. <A name="24"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/18-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>The poor man pleads for mercy, <p class="indent2"> but the rich man answers harshly. <p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/18-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>A man of many companions may come to ruin, <p class="indent2"> but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.</p><A name="fn"></a><div id="fnlink"><br /><br /><b>Footnotes:</b><br><br><span class="fnverse">5</span> <span class="footnotesbot">a</span> Hebrew <i>Lifting the face</i><br><span class="fnverse">10</span> <span class="footnotesbot">b</span> Or <i>to Him</i><br><br /></div><br /></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center"><a href=http://bereanbible.com>Berean Standard Bible (BSB)</a> printed 2016, 2020, 2022, 2025 by <a href=http://biblehub.com>Bible Hub</a> and <a href=http://berean.bible>Berean.Bible</a>. 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