Proverbs 18:1-8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Footnotes

• [a]. As Ps. 19.2; 78.2; 119.171.
• [b]. Or 'bring.'
• [c]. Or 'into the depths (lit. 'chambers') of the soul;' and so chs. 20.27,30; 26.22.