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18:1  A person who isn’t friendly looks out only for themselves. They oppose all good sense by starting fights.
18:2  Foolish people don’t want to understand. They take delight in saying only what they think.
18:3  People hate it when evil comes. And they refuse to honor those who bring shame.
18:4  The words of a person’s mouth are like deep water. But the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.
18:5  It isn’t good to favor those who do wrong. That would keep justice from those who aren’t guilty.
18:6  What foolish people say leads to arguing. They are just asking for a beating.
18:7  The words of foolish people drag them down. They are trapped by what they say.
18:8  The words of anyone who talks about others are like tasty bites of food. They go deep down inside you.
18:9  Anyone who doesn’t want to work is like someone who destroys.
18:10  The name of the Lord is like a strong tower. Godly people run to it and are safe.
18:11  The wealth of rich people is like a city that makes them feel safe. They think of it as a city with walls that can’t be climbed.
18:12  If a person’s heart is proud, they will be destroyed. So don’t be proud if you want to be honored.
18:13  To answer before listening is foolish and shameful.
18:14  A cheerful spirit gives strength even during sickness. But you can’t keep going if you have a broken spirit.
18:15  Those whose hearts understand what is right get knowledge. That’s because the ears of those who are wise listen for it.
18:16  A gift opens the door and helps the giver meet important people.
18:17  In court, the first one to speak seems right. Then someone else comes forward and questions him.
18:18  Casting lots will put a stop to arguing. It will keep the strongest enemies apart.
18:19  A broken friendship is harder to handle than a city with high walls around it. And arguing is like the locked gates of a mighty city.
18:20  Because of what they say a person can fill their stomach. What their words produce can satisfy them.
18:21  Your tongue has the power of life and death. Those who love to talk will eat the fruit of their words.
18:22  The one who finds a wife finds what is good. He receives favor from the Lord.
18:23  Poor people beg for mercy. But rich people answer in a mean way.
18:24  A person with unfaithful friends soon comes to ruin. But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.