Proverbs 18:8-18

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

9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster .

10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe .

11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty , and before honour is humility.

13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear ?

15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

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.

Footnotes

• [a]. talebearer: or, whisperer
• [b]. safe: Heb. set aloft
• [c]. answereth...: Heb. returneth a word