Proverbs 18

18Unfriendly people care only about themselves; they lash out at common sense.H8378H6504H1245H1566H84542Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.H3684H2654H8394H3820H15403Doing wrong leads to disgrace, and scandalous behavior brings contempt.H7563H935H935H937H7036H27814Wise words are like deep waters; wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.H1697H376H6310H6013H4325H4726H2451H5042H51585It is not right to acquit the guilty or deny justice to the innocent.H2896H5375H6440H7563H5186H6662H49416Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating.H3684H8193H935H7379H6310H7121H41127The mouths of fools are their ruin; they trap themselves with their lips.H3684H6310H4288H8193H4170H53158Rumors are dainty morsels that sink deep into one’s heart.H1697H5372H3859H3381H2315H9909A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things.H7503H4399H251H1167H784310The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.H8034H3068H5797H4026H6662H7323H768211The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense; they imagine it to be a high wall of safety.H6223H1952H5797H7151H7682H2346H490612Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor.H6440H7667H3820H376H1361H6440H3519H603813Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish.H7725H1697H8085H200H363914The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit?H7307H376H3557H4245H5218H7307H537515Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge.H3820H995H7069H1847H241H2450H1245H184716Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people!H120H4976H7337H5148H6440H141917The first to speak in court sounds right—until the cross-examination begins.H7223H7379H6662H7453H935H935H271318Flipping a coin

can end arguments; it settles disputes between powerful opponents.H1486H4079H7673H6504H609919An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars.H251H6586H5797H7151H4079H4066H1280H75920Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction.H376H990H7646H6529H6310H8393H8193H764621The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.H4194H2416H3027H3956H157H398H652922The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the Lord.H4672H802H4672H2896H6329H7522H306823The poor plead for mercy; the rich answer with insults.H7326H1696H8469H6223H6030H579424There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.H376H7453H7489H3426H157H1695H251