Proverbs 18 — KJV

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