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# Proverbs 18
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1. Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.
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2. A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
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3. When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace.
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4. The words of a mans mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
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5. It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the righteous of justice.
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6. A fools lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating.
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7. A fools mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
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8. The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.
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9. Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys.
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10. The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
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11. A rich mans wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination.
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12. Before destruction a mans heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.
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13. If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.
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14. A mans spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?
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15. An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
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16. A mans gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.
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17. The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.
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18. The lot puts an end to quarrels and decides between powerful contenders.
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19. A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
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20. From the fruit of a mans mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.
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21. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
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22. He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.
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23. The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly.
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24. A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
(ESV)