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18:1  One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
18:2  A fool does not delight in understanding, but only wants to show off his opinions.
18:3  When a wicked man comes, contempt also does, and along with dishonor, disgrace.
18:4  The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom.
18:5  It is not good to show partiality to the guilty by perverting the justice due the innocent.
18:6  A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth provokes a beating.
18:7  A fool's mouth is his devastation, and his lips are a trap for his life.
18:8  A gossip's words are like choice food that goes down to one's innermost being.
18:9  The one who is truly lazy in his work is brother to a vandal.
18:10  The name of Yahweh is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected.
18:11  A rich man's wealth is his fortified city; in his imagination it is like a high wall.
18:12  Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
18:13  The one who gives an answer before he listens-- this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
18:14  A man's spirit can endure sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
18:15  The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.
18:16  A gift opens doors for a man and brings him before the great.
18:17  The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
18:18  Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates powerful opponents.
18:19  An offended brother is harder to reach than a fortified city, and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.
18:20  From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is satisfied; he is filled with the product of his lips.
18:21  Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
18:22  A man who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.
18:23  The poor man pleads, but the rich one answers roughly.
18:24  A man with many friends may be harmed, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.