nsb - Proverbs:18

nsb@Proverbs:18:1 @ A man of solitude seeks his own desire. He objects to sound wisdom.

nsb@Proverbs:18:2 @ A fool does not like understanding when revealing his thoughts.

nsb@Proverbs:18:3 @ When the wicked comes contempt also comes. Dishonor brings reproach.

nsb@Proverbs:18:4 @ The words of a man's mouth are deep waters. It is like a flowing brook and a wellspring of wisdom.

nsb@Proverbs:18:5 @ It is not good to accept the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

nsb@Proverbs:18:6 @ A fool's lips want to argue. His mouth calls for blows.

nsb@Proverbs:18:7 @ A fool's mouth is his ruin. His lips are the snares of his life.

nsb@Proverbs:18:8 @ The words of a talebearer cause wounds. They plunge down to the innermost parts.

nsb@Proverbs:18:9 @ He is lazy in his work. His brother destroys.

nsb@Proverbs:18:10 @ The name of Jehovah is a strong tower. The righteous runs into it for protection.

nsb@Proverbs:18:11 @ The rich man's wealth is his strong city. It is his high wall of vanity.

nsb@Proverbs:18:12 @ Before destruction the heart of man is prideful. Humility comes before honor and glory.

nsb@Proverbs:18:13 @ It is foolishness and shame to answer a matter before you hear it.

nsb@Proverbs:18:14 @ The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness. So who can tolerate a wounded spirit?

nsb@Proverbs:18:15 @ The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge. The ear of the wise one searches for knowledge.

nsb@Proverbs:18:16 @ A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

nsb@Proverbs:18:17 @ The first to present his cause seems right. But another comes and examines him.

nsb@Proverbs:18:18 @ The cast lot causes contentions to cease and decides between the mighty ones.

nsb@Proverbs:18:19 @ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city. Their arguments are like the bars of a castle.

nsb@Proverbs:18:20 @ A man's stomach will be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth. He will be filled with the produce from his lips.

nsb@Proverbs:18:21 @ Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Those who love it will eat the fruit.

nsb@Proverbs:18:22 @ The man who finds a wife finds a good thing. He obtains favor from Jehovah.

nsb@Proverbs:18:23 @ The poor man requests and the rich man answers out of greed.

nsb@Proverbs:18:24 @ A man with friends must be friendly! A friend sticks closer than a brother.