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18:1  The one who lives alone is self-indulgent, showing contempt for all sound judgment.
18:2  A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing personal opinion.
18:3  When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace.
18:4  The words of the mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a gushing stream.
18:5  It is not right to be partial to the guilty or to subvert the innocent in judgment.
18:6  A fool’s lips bring strife, and a fool’s mouth invites a flogging.
18:7  The mouths of fools are their ruin, and their lips a snare to themselves.
18:8  The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.
18:9  One who is slack in work is close kin to a vandal.
18:10  The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe.
18:11  The wealth of the rich is their strong city; in their imagination it is like a high wall.
18:12  Before destruction one’s heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor.
18:13  If one gives answer before hearing, it is folly and shame.
18:14  The human spirit will endure sickness, but a broken spirit—who can bear?
18:15  An intelligent mind acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
18:16  A gift opens doors; it gives access to the great.
18:17  The one who first states a case seems right, until the other comes and cross-examines.
18:18  Casting the lot puts an end to disputes and decides between powerful contenders.
18:19  An ally offended is stronger than a city; such quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
18:20  From the fruit of the mouth one’s stomach is satisfied; the yield of the lips brings satisfaction.
18:21  Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
18:22  He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.
18:23  The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly.
18:24  Some friends play at friendship, but a true friend sticks closer than one’s sibling.