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18:1  Some people like to do things their own way, and they get upset when people give them advice.
18:2  Fools don’t want to learn from others. They only want to tell their own ideas.
18:3  Do something evil, and people will hate you. Do something shameful, and they will have no respect for you.
18:4  Words from wise people are like water bubbling up from a deep well—the well of wisdom.
18:5  You must be fair in judging others. It is wrong to favor the guilty and rob the innocent of justice.
18:6  Fools say things to start arguments. They are just asking for a beating.
18:7  Fools hurt themselves when they speak. Their own words trap them.
18:8  People love to hear gossip. It is like tasty food on its way to the stomach.
18:9  Someone who does careless work is as bad as someone who destroys things.
18:10  The name of the Lord is like a strong tower. Those who do what is right can run to him for protection.
18:11  The rich think their wealth will protect them. They think it is a strong fortress.
18:12  A proud person will soon be ruined, but a humble person will be honored.
18:13  Let people finish speaking before you try to answer them. That way you will not embarrass yourself and look foolish.
18:14  A good attitude will support you when you are sick, but if you give up, nothing can help.
18:15  Wise people want to learn more, so they listen closely to gain knowledge.
18:16  Gifts can open many doors and help you meet important people.
18:17  The first person to speak always seems right until someone comes and asks the right questions.
18:18  The best way to settle an argument between two powerful people may be to use lots.
18:19  An insulted brother is harder to win back than a city with strong walls. Arguments separate people like the strong bars of a palace gate.
18:20  Your words can be as satisfying as fruit, as pleasing as the food that fills your stomach.
18:21  The tongue can speak words that bring life or death. Those who love to talk must be ready to accept what it brings.
18:22  If you find a wife, you have found something good. She shows that the Lord is happy with you.
18:23  The poor are polite when they beg for help. The rich are rude with their answer.
18:24  Some friends are fun to be with, but a true friend can be better than a brother.