Proverbs 18:10-20

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.

18 A silent quells strifes, and determines between great powers.

19 A brother helped by a brother is as a strong and high city; and is strong as a -founded palace.

20 A man fills his belly with the fruits of his mouth; and he shall be satisfied with the fruits of his lips.

Footnotes

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