Proverbs 18

1A man seeks a pretext when he wishes to separate from his friends, But he shall be reproached at every opportunity.

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2A man lacking understanding has no need of wisdom, For he is rather led by lack of discernment.

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3When an ungodly man comes into the depth of evil things, he acts contemptuously, But dishonor and reproach come upon him.

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4A word in the heart of a man is deep water, And a river and a fountain of life spring up from it.

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5It is not good to admire the person of the ungodly, Nor is it holy to pervert righteousness in judgment.

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6The lips of a man without discernment lead him into evil things, And his rash mouth calls upon death.

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7The mouth of a man without discernment is destruction to him, And his lips are the snare of his soul.

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8Fear destroys slothful men, And the souls of cowardly men shall hunger.

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9He who does not heal himself by his works, He is the brother of him who maltreats himself.

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10The name of the Lord is of great strength, And when the righteous run to it, they are exalted.

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11The substance of a rich man is a strong city, And its glory casts a great shadow.

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12Before its destruction, the heart of a man exalts itself, And before its glory, it humbles itself.

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13He who replies to a word before he hears it Lacks discernment, and this is a reproach to him.

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14A servant with discernment calms the anger of a man, But who can support a discouraged man?

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15A heart of discernment gains perception, And the ears of the wise seek understanding.

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16The gift of a man enlarges him And seats him beside princes.

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17When a prosecutor speaks first, he seems righteous, But when the defendant examines his case, he is reproved.

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18An allotment of land ends controversies, And it determines the boundary between princes.

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19A brother aided by his brother is like a strong and fortified city, And he is strong like a well-founded palace.

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20From the fruits of his mouth a man fills his stomach, And from the fruits of his lips he will fill himself to the full.

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21Life and death are in the hand of a tongue, And those who rule over it will eat the fruits thereof.

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22He who finds a good wife finds benefits And receives cheerfulness from God.

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23He who casts out a good wife casts out good things, And he who keeps adulteresses is without discernment and is ungodly.

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