Proverbs:18

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* He that separateth himself seeketh his own desires : at every sound wisdom is he enraged . * A fool hath no delight in understanding , but in laying open what is in his heart . * When the wicked cometh , then cometh also contempt , and with dishonorable acts , disgrace . * Like deep waters are the words of a man ’s mouth , and a bubbling brook is the well –spring of wisdom . * It is not good to favor the person of the wicked , to wrest righteous in judgment . * The lips of the fool come with contention , and his mouth calleth for blows . * The mouth of the fool is a destruction to himself , and his lips are the snare of his soul . * The words of a whisperer are as wounds , and they go down indeed into the innermost parts of the body . * He also that showeth himself slothful in his work is a brother to the destroyer . * The name of the Lord is a strong tower , whereunto the righteous runneth , and is placed in safety . * The rich man ’s wealth is his strong town , and as a towering wall in his own conceit . * Before downfall the heart of man becometh haughty , and before honor goeth humility . * When one returneth an answer before he understandeth , it is folly unto him and shame . * The spirit of a man will readily bear his disease ; but a depressed spirit who can bear : * The heart of the man of understanding will obtain knowledge , and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge . * A man ’s gift maketh room for him , and before great men will it lead him . * He that is first in his cause seemeth just ; but when his neighbor cometh , then will it be investigated . * The lot causeth disputes to cease , and it decideth between the mighty . * A brother offended is harder than a strong town ; and quarrels are like the bars of a castle . * From the fruit of a man ’s mouth is his body satisfied ; with the product of his lips doth he satisfy himself . * Death and life are in the power of the tongue , and they that love it will eat its fruit . * Whoso hath found a wife hath found happiness , and hath obtained favor from the Lord . * The poor speaketh entreatingly ; but the rich answereth roughly . * A man ’s many companions are hurtful to him ; but there is many a friend that cleaveth closer than a brother .

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