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Proverbs 18:17-24
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Proverbs 18:17-24
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17
He that is first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
19
A brother offended is [harder to be won] than a strong city; and contentions are as the bars of a palace.
20
A man's belly is satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips is he satisfied.
21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
22
Whoso hath found a wife hath found a good thing, and hath obtained favour from Jehovah.
23
He that is poor speaketh with supplications, but the rich answereth roughly.
24
A man of [many] friends will come to ruin but there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother.
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[a].
Or 'injured.'
[b].
Or 'companions,' 'associates,' Ps. 38.11.
[c].
Lit. 'lover,' as Ps. 38.11: see ch. 14.20.
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