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18:1  Unfriendly people look out for themselves; they bicker with sensible people.
18:2  Fools find no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing their opinion.
18:3  When the wicked arrive, so does contempt; with shame comes insult.
18:4  The words of a person’s mouth are deep waters, a bubbling stream, a fountain of wisdom.
18:5  Favoring the wicked isn’t good; it denies justice to the righteous.
18:6  The lips of fools make accusations; their mouths elicit beatings.
18:7  The mouth of fools is their ruin; their lips are a trap for their lives.
18:8  The words of gossips are like choice snacks; they go down to the inmost parts.
18:9  Those who are lazy in their work are brothers to thugs.
18:10  The Lord’s name is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and find refuge.
18:11  The riches of the wealthy are a strong city and like a high wall in their imagination.
18:12  Pride comes before a disaster, but humility comes before respect.
18:13  Those who answer before they listen are foolish and disgraceful.
18:14  The human spirit sustains a sick person, but who can bear a broken spirit?
18:15  An understanding mind gains knowledge; the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
18:16  A gift opens the way for access to important people.
18:17  The first person to testify seems innocent, until the other comes and cross-examines him.
18:18  The dice settle conflicts and keep strong opponents apart.
18:19  An offended ally is more formidable than a city; such quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
18:20  The stomach is satisfied by the fruit of the mouth; one’s lips can earn a satisfying income.
18:21  Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.
18:22  He who finds a wife finds what is good, gaining favor from the Lord.
18:23  The poor plead for help, but the wealthy answer harshly.
18:24  There are persons for companionship, but then there are friends who are more loyal than family.