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18:1  He who stays away from others cares only about himself. He argues against all good wisdom.
18:2  A fool does not find joy in understanding, but only in letting his own mind be known.
18:3  When a sinful man comes, hate comes also, and where there is no honor, there is shame.
18:4  The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters. Wisdom comes like a flowing river making a pleasant noise.
18:5  It is not good to favor the sinful, or to keep what is fair from one who is right with God.
18:6  The lips of a fool bring fighting, and his mouth calls for a beating.
18:7  The mouth of a fool is what destroys him, and his lips are a trap to his soul.
18:8  The words of one who speaks about others in secret are like tempting bites of food. They go down into the inside parts of the body.
18:9  He who is lazy in his work is a brother to him who destroys.
18:10  The name of the Lord is a strong tower. The man who does what is right runs into it and is safe.
18:11  The rich man’s money is his strong city, and he thinks it is like a high wall.
18:12  The heart of a man is proud before he is destroyed, but having no pride goes before honor.
18:13  If one gives an answer before he hears, it makes him foolish and ashamed.
18:14  The spirit of a man can help him through his sickness, but who can carry a broken spirit?
18:15  An understanding mind gets much learning, and the ear of the wise listens for much learning.
18:16  A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him in front of great men.
18:17  He who tells his story first makes people think he is right, until the other comes to test him.
18:18  Throwing an object to decide puts an end to arguing. It keeps powerful men from fighting.
18:19  A brother who has been hurt in his spirit is harder to be won than a strong city, and arguing is like the iron gates of a king’s house.
18:20  A man’s stomach will be filled with the fruit of his mouth. He will be filled with what his lips speak.
18:21  Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
18:22  He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and gets favor from the Lord.
18:23  The poor man asks for loving-kindness, but the rich man is hard in his answers.
18:24  A man who has friends must be a friend, but there is a friend who stays nearer than a brother.