Proverbs 18
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Proverbs 18
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| He that separateth himself seeketh [his own] desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom. | He who keeps himself separate for his private purpose goes against all good sense. |
| A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself. | A foolish man has no pleasure in good sense, but only to let what is in his heart come to light. |
| When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, And with ignominy [cometh] reproach. | When the evil-doer comes, a low opinion comes with him, and with the loss of honour comes shame. |
| The words of a man's mouth are [as] deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is [as] a flowing brook. | The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters: the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream. |
| To respect the person of the wicked is not good, [Nor] to turn aside the righteous in judgment. | To have respect for the person of the evil-doer is not good, or to give a wrong decision against the upright. |
| A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes. | A foolish man's lips are a cause of fighting, and his mouth makes him open to blows. |
| A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul. | The mouth of a foolish man is his destruction, and his lips are a net for his soul. |
| The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts. | The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, and go down into the inner parts of the stomach. |
| He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer. | He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction. |
| The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe. | The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the upright man running into it is safe. |
| The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination. | The property of a man of wealth is his strong town, and it is as a high wall in the thoughts of his heart. |
| Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor [goeth] humility. | Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit. |
| He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him. | To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame. |
| The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear? | The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up? |
| The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. | The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge. |
| A man's gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men. | A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men. |
| He that pleadeth his cause first [seemeth] just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out. | The man who first puts his cause before the judge seems to be in the right; but then his neighbour comes and puts his cause in its true light. |
| The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty. | The decision of chance puts an end to argument, parting the strong. |
| A brother offended [is harder to be won] than a strong city; And [such] contentions are like the bars of a castle. | A brother wounded is like a strong town, and violent acts are like a locked tower. |
| A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied. | With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be full; the produce of his lips will be his in full measure. |
| Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. | Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those to whom it is dear will have its fruit for their food. |
| Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, And obtaineth favor of Jehovah. | Whoever gets a wife gets a good thing, and has the approval of the Lord. |
| The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly. | The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer. |
| He that maketh many friends [doeth it] to his own destruction; But there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. | There are friends who may be a man's destruction, but there is a lover who keeps nearer than a brother. |
