SOTD Proverbs 18
Proverbs 18
1Whoever(MB) isolates himself seeks his own desire;
he breaks out against all sound judgment.
2A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
but only(MC) in expressing his opinion.
3When wickedness comes, contempt comes also,
and with dishonor comes disgrace.
4The words of a man’s mouth are(MD) deep waters;
the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
5It is not good to(ME) be partial to[ab] the wicked
or to(MF) deprive the righteous of justice.
6A fool’s lips walk into a fight,
and his mouth invites(MG) a beating.
7(MH) A fool’s mouth is his ruin,
and his lips are a snare to his soul.
8(MI) The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
they go down into(MJ) the inner parts of the body.
9Whoever is slack in his work
is a(MK) brother to him who destroys.
10(ML) The name of the LORD is(MM) a strong tower;
the righteous man runs into it and(MN) is safe.
11(MO) A rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
and like a high wall in his imagination.
12(MP) Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty,
but(MQ) humility comes before honor.
13If one gives an answer(MR) before he hears,
it is his folly and shame.
14A man’s spirit will endure sickness,
but(MS) a crushed spirit who can bear?
15An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16A man’s(MT) gift makes room for him
and brings him before the great.
17The one who states his case first seems right,
until the other comes and examines him.
18(MU) The lot puts an end to quarrels
and decides between powerful contenders.
19A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city,
and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
20(MV) From the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach is satisfied;
he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.
21(MW) Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruits.
22He who finds(MX) a wife finds(MY) a good thing
and(MZ) obtains favor(NA) from the LORD.
23The poor use entreaties,
but(NB) the rich answer roughly.
24A man of many companions may come to ruin,
but(NC) there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.