Proverbs 18:2-12

2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.

3 When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, [and] the fountain of wisdom is a gushing brook.

5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to wrong the righteous in judgment.

6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.

7 A fool's mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

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

9 He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.

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

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

12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour [goeth] humility.

Footnotes

• [a]. As Ps. 19.2; 78.2; 119.171.
• [b]. Or 'bring.'
• [c]. Or 'into the depths (lit. 'chambers') of the soul;' and so chs. 20.27,30; 26.22.
• [d]. Or 'unapproachable;' lit. 'set in a high retreat:' see Ps. 20.1.