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Proverbs 18

24 verses · King James Version

  1. 1Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.Compare translations of Proverbs 18:1
  2. 2A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.Compare translations of Proverbs 18:2
  3. 3When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.Compare translations of Proverbs 18:3
  4. 4The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.Compare translations of Proverbs 18:4
  5. 5It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.Compare translations of Proverbs 18:5
  6. 6A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.Compare translations of Proverbs 18:6
  7. 7A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.Compare translations of Proverbs 18:7
  8. 8The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.Compare translations of Proverbs 18:8
  9. 9He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.Compare translations of Proverbs 18:9
  10. 10The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.Compare translations of Proverbs 18:10
  11. 11The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.Compare translations of Proverbs 18:11
  12. 12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.Compare translations of Proverbs 18:12
  13. 13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.Compare translations of Proverbs 18:13
  14. 14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?Compare translations of Proverbs 18:14
  15. 15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.Compare translations of Proverbs 18:15
  16. 16A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.Compare translations of Proverbs 18:16
  17. 17He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.Compare translations of Proverbs 18:17
  18. 18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.Compare translations of Proverbs 18:18
  19. 19A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.Compare translations of Proverbs 18:19
  20. 20A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.Compare translations of Proverbs 18:20
  21. 21Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.Compare translations of Proverbs 18:21
  22. 22Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.Compare translations of Proverbs 18:22
  23. 23The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.Compare translations of Proverbs 18:23
  24. 24A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.Compare translations of Proverbs 18:24