Proverbs 18

1He that separateth himself seeketh [his] pleasure, he is vehement against all sound wisdom.

1Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.

1He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.

2A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.

2A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

2A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.

3When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

3When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

3When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, And with ignominy cometh reproach.

4The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, [and] the fountain of wisdom is a gushing brook.

4The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

4The words of a man’s mouth areasdeep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook.

5It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to wrong the righteous in judgment.

5It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

5To respect the person of the wicked is not good, Norto turn aside the righteous in judgment.

6A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.

6A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

6A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.

7A fool's mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

7A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

7A fool’s mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.

8The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

8The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

8The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.

9He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.

9He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

9He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.

10The name of Jehovah is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

10The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

10The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

11The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination.

11The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

11The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.

12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour [goeth] humility.

12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honorgoethhumility.

13He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.

13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

13He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.

14The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?

14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?

15The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

16A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

16A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

16A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.

17He that is first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

17He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

17He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.

18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

18The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.

19A brother offended is [harder to be won] than a strong city; and contentions are as the bars of a palace.

19A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

19A brother offendedis harder to be won than a strong city; Andsuchcontentions are like the bars of a castle.

20A man's belly is satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips is he satisfied.

20A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

20A man’s belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.

21Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

21Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

21Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

22Whoso hath found a wife hath found a good thing, and hath obtained favour from Jehovah.

22Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.

22Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, And obtaineth favor of Jehovah.

23He that is poor speaketh with supplications, but the rich answereth roughly.

23The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

23The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.

24A man of [many] friends will come to ruin but there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother.

24A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

24He that maketh many friends doeth it to his own destruction; But there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.