Proverbs 18:1-9

1 One who isolates himself pursues [selfish] desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
2 A fool does not delight in understanding, but only wants to show off his opinions.[a]
3 When a wicked man comes, shame does also, and along with dishonor, disgrace.
4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters,[b] a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom.
5 It is not good to show partiality to the guilty by perverting the justice due the innocent.[c]
6 A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth provokes a beating.
7 A fool's mouth is his devastation, and his lips are a trap for his life.[d]
8 A gossip's words are like choice food that goes down to one's innermost being.[e] [f]
9 The one who is truly lazy in his work is brother to a vandal.[g] [h]

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