Proverbs 18:1-8

1 He who is estranged seeks pretexts to break out against all sound judgment.

2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.

3 When wickedness comes, contempt comes also; and with dishonor comes disgrace.

4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a gushing stream.

5 It is not good to be partial to a wicked man, or to deprive a righteous man of justice.

6 A fool's lips bring strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.

7 A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to himself.

8 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.