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Proverbs 18:10-20

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10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected.
10 The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
11 A rich man's wealth is his fortified city; in his imagination it is like a high wall.
11 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it a wall too high to scale.
12 Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but before honor comes humility.
12 Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.
13 The one who gives an answer before he listens- this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
13 To answer before listening— that is folly and shame.
14 A man's spirit can endure sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
14 The human spirit can endure in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?
15 The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.
16 A gift opens doors for a man and brings him before the great.
16 A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.
17 The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
17 In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines.
18 [Casting] the lot ends quarrels and separates powerful opponents.
18 Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart.
19 An offended brother is [harder to reach] than a fortified city, and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.
19 A brother wronged is more unyielding than a fortified city; disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.
20 From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is satisfied; he is filled with the product of his lips.
20 From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled; with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.
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