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18:1  A person who is a loner seeks his own desires. He fights against all sound judgment.
18:2  A fool finds no pleasure in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinions.
18:3  When a wicked person comes, contempt comes with him, and with dishonor comes disgrace.
18:4  The words from a man’s mouth are deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is a flowing stream.
18:5  It is not good to show favoritism to a wicked person in order to deprive a righteous person of justice.
18:6  A fool’s lips enter a fight, and his mouth invites a beating.
18:7  A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a trap for his soul.
18:8  The words of a gossip are like delicious food. People gobble them right down.
18:9  A person who fails to do his work is a brother to a vandal.
18:10  The name of the Lord is a strong tower. A righteous person runs inside and is protected.
18:11  A rich person’s wealth is his strong city. In his imagination it is like a high wall.
18:12  Before destruction a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
18:13  If a person answers before he listens, that is foolishness that brings disgrace.
18:14  A man’s spirit can endure illness, but who can bear a broken spirit?
18:15  A discerning heart acquires knowledge, and the ears of the wise seek knowledge.
18:16  A person’s gift opens doors for him. It leads him into the presence of great people.
18:17  The first person to state his case appears to be right. Then his neighbor comes and cross-examines him.
18:18  Casting lots ends disputes and decides between powerful people.
18:19  A brother who has been wronged is harder to regain than a strong city, and disputes are like a bar across the gate of a citadel.
18:20  From the fruit of a man’s mouth, his stomach is satisfied. He is satisfied with the harvest of his lips.
18:21  Life and death lie in the power of a tongue, and those who love to use it will eat its fruit.
18:22  The man who finds a wife finds a good thing, and he obtains favor from the Lord.
18:23  A poor man pleads for mercy, but a rich man answers harshly.
18:24  A man with many acquaintances may suffer harm, but there is a loving friend who sticks closer than a brother.