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Proverbs 18:18-24
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Proverbs 18:18-24
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18
The lot will put an end to disputes, and between powerful contenders it will decide.
19
A brother who is offended [is worse] than a city of strength, and quarrels [are] like the bars of a fortification.
20
From the fruit of a man's mouth, his stomach will be satisfied, as for the yield of his lips, it will satisfy.
21
Death and life [are] in the {power} of the tongue, and those who love her will eat of her fruit.
22
He who finds a wife finds good, and he will obtain favor from Yahweh.
23
The poor may speak entreaties, but the rich will answer roughly.
24
A man of [many] friends will come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
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[a].
Literally "hand"
[b].
That is, the power of the tongue
[c].
Or "woman"
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