Proverbs 18:7-17

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

8 The words of a talebearer seem smooth, but they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

9 He also that is negligent in his work is brother to him that is the great spendthrift.

10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous shall run into it, and be raised up.

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

12 Before being broken, the heart of man is haughty, and before coming into honour, comes being brought to humility.

13 For him that answers a word before he hears, it is folly and reproach unto him.

14 The spirit of man will bear his infirmity, but a broken spirit who can bear?

15 The heart of the man of understanding acquires wisdom, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

16 A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.

17 The one who is just is first in his cause, his adversary comes and seeks him out.