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29 Proverbs of Solomon 18:1

29 Proverbs of Solomon 18:1

29 Proverbs of Solomon 18:1-24 ¹Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. ²A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. ³When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. ⁴The words of a mans mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. ⁵It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. ⁶A fools lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. ⁷A fools mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. ⁸The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. ⁹He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. ¹⁰The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. ¹¹The rich mans wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit. ¹²Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. ¹³He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. ¹⁴The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? ¹⁵The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. ¹⁶A mans gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. ¹⁷He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. ¹⁸The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. ¹⁹A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. ²⁰A mans belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. ²¹Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. ²²Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD. ²³The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. ²⁴A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.(KJV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 18:1-24 ¹Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. ²A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. ³When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. ⁴The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. ⁵It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. ⁶A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. ⁷A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. ⁸The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. ⁹He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. ¹⁰The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. ¹¹The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit. ¹²Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. ¹³He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. ¹⁴The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? ¹⁵The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. ¹⁶A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. ¹⁷He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. ¹⁸The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. ¹⁹A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. ²⁰A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. ²¹Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. ²²Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD. ²³The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. ²⁴A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.(KJV/NC)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 18:1-24 ¹He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire,

And rageth against all sound wisdom.

²A fool hath no delight in understanding,

But only that his heart may reveal itself.

³When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt,

And with ignominy cometh reproach.

⁴The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters;

The wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook.

⁵To respect the person of the wicked is not good,

Nor to turn aside the righteous in judgment.

⁶A fool's lips enter into contention,

And his mouth calleth for stripes.

⁷A fool's mouth is his destruction,

And his lips are the snare of his soul.

⁸The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels,

And they go down into the innermost parts.

⁹He also that is slack in his work

Is brother to him that is a destroyer.

¹⁰The name of Jehovah is a strong tower;

The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

¹¹The rich man's wealth is his strong city,

And as a high wall in his own imagination.

¹²Before destruction the heart of man is haughty;

And before honor goeth humility.

¹³He that giveth answer before he heareth,

It is folly and shame unto him.

¹⁴The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity;

But a broken spirit who can bear?

¹⁵The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge;

And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶A man's gift maketh room for him,

And bringeth him before great men.

¹⁷He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just;

But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.

¹⁸The lot causeth contentions to cease,

And parteth between the mighty.

¹⁹A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city;

And such contentions are like the bars of a castle.

²⁰A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth;

With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.

²¹Death and life are in the power of the tongue;

And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

²²Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing,

And obtaineth favor of Jehovah.

²³The poor useth entreaties;

But the rich answereth roughly.

²⁴He that maketh many friends doeth it to his own destruction;(ASV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 18:1-24 ¹WHEN a man is inactive he imagines lust and mocks at good instruction.

²¶ A fool has no delight in wisdom, because his mind devises folly.

³¶ When the wicked reaches the depths of evil, then folly comes upon him, iniquity, disgrace, and shame.

⁴¶ The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters; and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

⁵¶ It is not good to respect the person of the wicked, nor to pervert justice against the righteous.

⁶¶ A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth brings him to death, ⁷A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

⁸¶ The words of a slothful man bring evil to him, and they cause him to go down into the inner chambers of Sheol.

⁹¶ He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him who is a destroyer.

¹⁰¶ The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous and the mighty run into it.

¹¹¶ The rich man's wealth is his strong city; and his dwelling place is fenced by a strong wall.

¹²¶ Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty; and before honor is humility.

¹³¶ He who gives answer before he hears is a fool and a reviler.

¹⁴¶ The spirit of a man will endure his suffering; but a distressing spirit, who can bear?

¹⁵¶ The heart of the prudent acquires wisdom; and the ear of the wise listens to knowledge.

¹⁶¶ A man's gifts make room for him and bring him before great men.

¹⁷¶ A man is deemed innocent in his lawsuit; but when his neighbor comes he examines him.

¹⁸¶ Casting lots causes contentions to cease and decides between mighty men.

¹⁹¶ A brother helped by a brother is like a city helped by its fortifications; and his helpers are like the bars of a castle.

²⁰¶ A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruits of his mouth; and with the fruits of his lips shall he be filled.

²¹¶ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those who love it shall eat the fruits thereof.

²²¶ He who finds a good wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the LORD. And he who puts out a good wife, puts out good from his house.

²³¶ The poor speak humbly; but the rich talk of great things.

²⁴¶ There are friends who are merely friends; and there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (LAM)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 18:1-24 ¹He who is estranged seeks pretexts to break out against all sound judgment. ²A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. ³When wickedness comes, contempt comes also; and with dishonor comes disgrace. ⁴The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a gushing stream. ⁵It is not good to be partial to a wicked man, or to deprive a righteous man of justice. ⁶A fool's lips bring strife, and his mouth invites a flogging. ⁷A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to himself. ⁸The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body. ⁹He who is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys. ¹⁰The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. ¹¹A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall protecting him. ¹²Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor. ¹³If one gives answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. ¹⁴A man's spirit will endure sickness; but a broken spirit who can bear? ¹⁵An intelligent mind acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. ¹⁶A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before great men. ¹⁷He who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him. ¹⁸The lot puts an end to disputes and decides between powerful contenders. ¹⁹A brother helped is like a strong city, but quarreling is like the bars of a castle. ²⁰From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips. ²¹Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. ²²He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the LORD. ²³The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly. ²⁴There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (RSV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 18:1-24 ¹An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends; he defies all sound judgment. ²A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions. ³When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes disgrace. ⁴The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. ⁵It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the innocent of justice. ⁶A fool's lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating. ⁷A fool's mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his soul. ⁸The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man's inmost parts. ⁹One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys. ¹⁰The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. ¹¹The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it an unscalable wall. ¹²Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. ¹³He who answers before listening -- that is his folly and his shame. ¹⁴A man's spirit sustains him in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? ¹⁵The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out. ¹⁶A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great. ¹⁷The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him. ¹⁸Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart. ¹⁹An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel. ²⁰From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied. ²¹The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. ²²He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD. ²³A poor man pleads for mercy, but a rich man answers harshly. ²⁴A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.(NIV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 18:1-24 ¹An unfriendly man pursues selfishness,
And defies all sound judgment.

²A fool has no delight in understanding,
But only in revealing his own opinion.

³When wickedness comes, contempt also comes,
And with shame comes disgrace.

⁴The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters.
The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

⁵To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good,
Nor to deprive the innocent of justice.

⁶A fool's lips come into strife,
And his mouth invites beatings.

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

⁸The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels:
They go down into a person's innermost parts.

⁹One who is slack in his work
Is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

¹⁰The name of Yahweh is a strong tower:
The righteous run to him, and are safe.

¹¹The rich man's wealth is his strong city,
Like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

¹²Before destruction the heart of man is proud,
But before honor is humility.

¹³He who gives answer before he hears,
That is folly and shame to him.

¹⁴A man's spirit will sustain him in sickness,
But a crushed spirit, who can bear?

¹⁵The heart of the discerning gets knowledge.
The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

¹⁶A man's gift makes room for him,
And brings him before great men.

¹⁷He who pleads his cause first seems right;
Until another comes and questions him.

¹⁸The lot settles disputes,
And keeps strong ones apart.

¹⁹A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city;
And disputes are like the bars of a castle.

²⁰A man's stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth.
With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

²¹Death and life are in the power of the tongue;
Those who love it will eat its fruit.

²²Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing,
And obtains favor of Yahweh.

²³The poor plead for mercy,
But the rich answer harshly.

²⁴A man of many companions may be ruined,
But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.(WEB)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 18:1-24 ¹An unfriendly man pursues selfishness,
and defies all sound judgment.

²A fool has no delight in understanding,
but only in revealing his own opinion.

³When wickedness comes, contempt also comes,
and with shame comes disgrace.

⁴The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters.
The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

⁵To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good,
nor to deprive the innocent of justice.

⁶A fool's lips come into strife,
and his mouth invites beatings.

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

⁸The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels:
they go down into a person's innermost parts.

⁹One who is slack in his work
is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

¹⁰The name of the LORD is a strong tower:
the righteous run to him, and are safe.

¹¹The rich man's wealth is his strong city,
like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

¹²Before destruction the heart of man is proud,
but before honor is humility.

¹³He who gives answer before he hears,
that is folly and shame to him.

¹⁴A man's spirit will sustain him in sickness,
but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

¹⁵The heart of the discerning gets knowledge.
The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

¹⁶A man's gift makes room for him,
and brings him before great men.

¹⁷He who pleads his cause first seems right;
until another comes and questions him.

¹⁸The lot settles disputes,
and keeps strong ones apart.

¹⁹A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city;
and disputes are like the bars of a castle.

²⁰A man's stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth.
With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

²¹Death and life are in the power of the tongue;
those who love it will eat its fruit.

²²Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing,
and obtains favor of the LORD.

²³The poor plead for mercy,
but the rich answer harshly.

²⁴A man of many companions may be ruined,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.(WEB/HNV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 18:1-24 ¹WHEN a man is inactive he imagines lust and mocks at good instruction.

²A fool has no delight in wisdom, because his mind devises folly.

³When the wicked reaches the depths of evil, then folly comes on him, iniquity, disgrace, and shame.

⁴The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters; and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

⁵It is not good to respect the person of the wicked, nor to pervert justice against the righteous.

⁶A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth brings him to death, ⁷A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

⁸The words of a slothful man bring evil to him, and they cause him to go down into the inner chambers of Sheol.

⁹He that is slothful in his work is also a brother to him who is a destroyer.

¹⁰The name of Yahvah is a strong tower; the righteous and the mighty run into it.

¹¹The rich man's wealth is his strong city; and his dwelling place is fenced by a strong wall.

¹²Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty; and before honor is humility.

¹³He who gives an answer before he hears is a fool and a reviler.

¹⁴The spirit of a man will endure his suffering; but a distressing spirit, who can bear?

¹⁵The heart of the prudent acquires wisdom; and the ear of the wise listens to knowledge.

¹⁶A man's gifts make room for him and bring him before great men.

¹⁷A man is deemed innocent in his lawsuit; but when his neighbor comes he examines him.

¹⁸Casting lots causes contentions to cease and decides between mighty men.

¹⁹A brother helped by a brother is like a city helped by its fortifications; and his helpers are like the bars of a castle.

²⁰A man's belly will be satisfied with the fruits of his mouth; and with the fruits of his lips he will be filled.

²¹Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those who love it will eat its fruits.

²²He who finds a good wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from Yahvah. And he who puts out a good wife, puts out good from his house.

²³The poor speak humbly; but the rich talk of great things.

²⁴There are friends who are merely friends; and there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (BRB)