ProverbsChapter 18

Whoever isolates himself pursues his own desire; he rages against all sound judgment.
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in airing his own opinions.
When the wicked man comes, contempt comes with him, and shame brings reproach in its train.
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a flowing stream.
It is not good to favor the wicked or to deny the righteous justice.
A fool's lips bring him into conflict, and his mouth invites a beating.
A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down into the innermost parts.
Whoever is slack in his work is brother to the one who destroys.
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous one runs to it and is safe.
A rich man's wealth is his fortified city; in his imagination it is a towering wall.
Before destruction a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
Whoever answers before he listens—it is his folly and his shame.
A man's spirit sustains him through sickness, but a crushed spirit—who can bear it?
The discerning heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
A man's gift opens the way for him and brings him into the presence of great men.
The first to plead his case seems right, until his neighbor comes and cross-examines him.
Casting lots settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart.
A brother offended is harder to win than a fortified city, and quarrels are like the bars of a citadel.
From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is filled; with the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD.
The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.
Many companions can bring a man to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.