Proverbs 18 — GNB

18Verse 1He who separateth himself seeketh his own desire; Against all sound discretion he rusheth on.^{Verse 2}The fool hath no delight in understanding, But rather in revealing his own mind.^{Verse 3}When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt; And with baseness, shame.^{Verse 4}The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, And the wellspring of wisdom is an overflowing brook.^{Verse 5}It is not good to be partial to the wicked, So as to overthrow the righteous in judgment.^{Verse 6}The lips of a fool enter into strife, And his mouth calleth for blows.^{Verse 7}A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are a snare for his life.^{Verse 8}The words of a talebearer are like sweet morsels; For they go down to the innermost parts of the body.^{Verse 9}Moreover, he that is slothful in his work Is brother to him that is a great waster.^{Verse 10}The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runneth to it, and is safe.^{Verse 11}The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall, in his own conceit.^{Verse 12}Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility.^{Verse 13}He who answereth a matter before he hath heard it, It is folly and shame to him.^{Verse 14}The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a wounded spirit who can bear?^{Verse 15}The heart of the intelligent will acquire knowledge, And the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.^{Verse 16}A gift maketh room for a man, And bringeth him into the presence of the great.^{Verse 17}He that first pleadeth his cause appeareth just; But his opponent cometh, and searcheth him through.^{Verse 18}The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth asunder the mighty.^{Verse 19}A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; Yea, their contentions are like the bars of a castle.^{Verse 20}With the fruit of a man's mouth shall his stomach be filled; He shall be filled with the produce of his lips.^{Verse 21}Death and life are in the power of the tongue; They that love it shall eat its fruit.^{Verse 22}He that findeth a wife findeth a blessing, And obtaineth favor from the LORD.^{Verse 23}The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.^{Verse 24}A man of many friends will show himself false; Yet there is a friend who sticketh closer than a brother.