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Proverbs 18:1

One who separates himself seeks his own desire; He quarrels against all sound wisdom.

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Proverbs 18:2

A fool does not delight in understanding, But in revealing his own mind.

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Proverbs 18:3

When a wicked person comes, contempt also comes, And with dishonor comes taunting.

Proverbs 18:4

The words of a person's mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

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Proverbs 18:5

To show partiality to the wicked is not good, Nor to suppress the righteous in judgment.

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Proverbs 18:6

A fool's lips bring strife, And his mouth invites beatings.

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Proverbs 18:7

A fool's mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul.

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Proverbs 18:8

The words of a gossiper are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.

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Proverbs 18:9

He also who is lax in his work Is a brother to him who destroys.

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Proverbs 18:10

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe.

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Proverbs 18:11

A rich person's wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination.

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Proverbs 18:12

Before destruction the heart of a person is haughty, But humility goes before honor.

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Proverbs 18:13

One who gives an answer before he hears, It is foolishness and shame to him.

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Proverbs 18:14

The spirit of a person can endure his sickness, But as for a broken spirit, who can endure it?

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Proverbs 18:15

The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

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Proverbs 18:16

A person's gift makes room for him And brings him before great people.

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Proverbs 18:17

The first to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and examines him.

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Proverbs 18:18

The cast lot puts an end to quarrels, And decides between the mighty ones.

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Proverbs 18:19

A brother who is offended is harder to be won than a strong city, And quarrels are like the bars of a citadel.

Proverbs 18:20

With the fruit of a person's mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied with the product of his lips.

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Proverbs 18:21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.

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Proverbs 18:22

He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from the LORD.

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Proverbs 18:23

A poor person utters pleadings, But a rich person answers defiantly.

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Proverbs 18:24

A person of too many friends comes to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

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