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Proverbs 18

The Complete Jewish Bible CJB

1 He who separates himself indulges his desires and shows contempt for sound advice of any kind.

2 A fool takes no pleasure in trying to understand; he only wants to express his own opinion.

3 When a wicked person comes, contempt comes too, and with disdain, provocation.

4 The words of a man's mouth are deep water, a gushing torrent, a fountain of wisdom.

5 It is not good to be partial to the guilty and thus deprive the innocent of justice.

6 A fool's words get him into fights; yes, his mouth calls out for a beating.

7 A fool's mouth is his ruin; his words are a trap for him.

8 A slanderer's words are tasty morsels; they slide right down into the belly.

9 Whoever is lazy in doing his work is brother to the destroyer.

10 The name of ADONAI is a strong tower; a righteous person runs to it and is raised high [above danger].

11 The wealth of the rich is his fortified city, like a high wall, in his own imagination.

12 Before being ruined, a person's heart is proud; before being honored, a person must be humble.

13 To answer someone before hearing him out is both stupid and embarrassing.

14 A person's spirit can sustain him when ill, but a crushed spirit - who can bear it?

15 The mind of a person with discernment gets knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

16 A person's gift clears his way and gives him access to the great.

17 The first to state his case seems right, till the other one comes and cross-examines.

18 Casting lots puts an end to strife and separates powerful disputants.

19 It is harder to win an offended brother than a strong city; their fights are like the bars of a fortress.

20 A person's belly will be filled with the fruit of his mouth; with what his lips produce he will be filled.

21 The tongue has power over life and death; those who indulge it must eat its fruit.

22 He who finds a wife finds a great good; he has won the favor of ADONAI.

23 The poor man speaks beseechingly, the rich man's answer is blunt.

24 Some "friends" pretend to be friends, but a true friend sticks closer than a brother.

The Message Bible MSG

1 Loners who care only for themselves spit on the common good.

2 Fools care nothing for thoughtful discourse; all they do is run off at the mouth.

3 When wickedness arrives, shame's not far behind; contempt for life is contemptible.

4 Many words rush along like rivers in flood, but deep wisdom flows up from artesian springs.

5 It's not right to go easy on the guilty, or come down hard on the innocent.

6 The words of a fool start fights; do him a favor and gag him.

7 Fools are undone by their big mouths; their souls are crushed by their words.

8 Listening to gossip is like eating cheap candy; do you really want junk like that in your belly?

9 Slack habits and sloppy work are as bad as vandalism.

10 God's name is a place of protection - good people can run there and be safe.

11 The rich think their wealth protects them; they imagine themselves safe behind it.

12 Pride first, then the crash, but humility is precursor to honor.

13 Answering before listening is both stupid and rude.

14 A healthy spirit conquers adversity, but what can you do when the spirit is crushed?

15 Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights.

16 A gift gets attention; it buys the attention of eminent people.

17 The first speech in a court case is always convincing - until the cross-examination starts!

18 You may have to draw straws when faced with a tough decision.

19 Do a favor and win a friend forever; nothing can untie that bond.

20 Words satisfy the mind as much as fruit does the stomach; good talk is as gratifying as a good harvest.

21 Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruit - you choose.

22 Find a good spouse, you find a good life - and even more: the favor of God!

23 The poor speak in soft supplications; the rich bark out answers.

24 Friends come and friends go, but a true friend sticks by you like family.