Proverbs_Chapter 18
He who is isolated from the crowd seeks his desires alone and hates all true wisdom.
Fools do not love wisdom, they only love to reveal their thoughts.
When evil men come, contempt follows. Shame and insults come together.
The language in the population is like deep water. The spring of wisdom is like a flowing river.
It is not good to show favoritism towards the wicked and to judge the cases of the righteous.
A foolish man opens his mouth to argue, and opens his mouth to whip.
The mouth of a foolish person corrupts itself. His mouth is the net of his life.
The words of a talker are like delicious food, penetrating deep into one’s heart.
Those who slack off in their work are brothers to those who waste.
The name of the Lord is a strong fortress. A righteous person who rushes in will find peace.
The wealth of a wealthy person is his fortress, and in his mind it is like a high wall.
Before destruction, the heart is proud. Before honor, there must be humility.
His ignorance and shame were the ones who answered before he finished listening.
People have illnesses, but the heart can endure them. Who can bear the sadness of the soul?
Wise people’s insights and knowledge. The ears of wise men seek knowledge.
A gift from a person opens the way for them and leads them to the presence of those in high positions.
It seems reasonable to first appeal for reasons. But when the neighbors arrived, they discovered the truth.
Lottery can put an end to disputes and also dissolve strong victories.
It is more difficult to persuade a brother to reconcile than to take a fortified city. Such competition is like the bolts of a fortified fortress.
The fruit of the population will fill the stomach. What comes out of his mouth will make him full.
Life and death are under the power of the tongue. He who loves him will eat his fruit.
Those who receive a virtuous wife receive benefits and are also blessed by the Lord.
Poor people speak pleading words. The wealthy answered with threatening words.
Those who make friends indiscriminately seek to ruin themselves. But there is a friend who is closer than a brother.
