Proverbs 18:7-17

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

8 Fear casts down the slothful; and the souls of the effeminate shall hunger.

9 A man who helps not himself by his labour is brother of him that ruins himself.

10 The name of the Lord is of great strength; and the righteous running to it are exalted.

11 The wealth of a rich man is a strong city; and its glory casts a broad shadow.

12 Before ruin a man's heart is exalted, and before honour it is humble.

13 Whoso answers a word before he hears , it is folly and reproach to him.

14 A wise servant calms a man's anger; but who can endure a faint-hearted man?

15 The heart of the sensible purchases discretion; and the ears of the wise seek understanding.

16 A man's gift enlarges him, and seats him among princes.

17 A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, but when he has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved.

Footnotes

• [a]. Gr. having run.
• [b]. See Ps 188. (119) 32.
• [c]. Comp. Mark 14. ult. and margin, with 2 Tim 4. 14-17.