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