Proverbs 18 in different translations
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18:1
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Selfish people only please themselves, they attack anything that makes good sense.
18:2
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Stupid people have no interest in trying to understand, they only want to express their opinions.
18:3
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With wickedness comes contempt; with dishonor comes disgrace.
18:4
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People's words can be profound like deep waters, a gushing stream that is the source of wisdom.
18:5
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It's not right to show favoritism to the guilty and rob the innocent of justice.
18:6
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What stupid people say gets them into fights, as if they're asking for a beating.
18:7
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Stupid people are caught out by what they say; their own words trap them.
18:8
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Listening to gossip is like gulping down bites of your favorite food—they go deep down inside you.
18:9
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Laziness and destruction are brothers.
18:10
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The Lord is a protective tower that good people can run to and be safe.
18:11
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Rich people see their wealth as a fortified town—it's like a high wall in their imagination.
18:12
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Pride leads to destruction; humility goes before honor.
18:13
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Replying before hearing is stupidity and shame.
18:14
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With a brave spirit you can put up with sickness, but if it's crushed, you can't bear it.
18:15
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An intelligent mind acquires knowledge; the wise are ready to hear knowledge.
18:16
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A gift opens doors for you, and gets you into the presence of important people.
18:17
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The first person to plead a case sounds right until someone comes to cross-examine them.
18:18
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Casting lots can end disputes and decide between powerful people.
18:19
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A brother you've offended is harder to win back than a fortified town. Arguments keep people apart like bars on the doors of a fortress.
18:20
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Make sure you're satisfied with what you say—you have to live with your words.
18:21
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What you say has the power to bring life or to kill; those who love talking will have to deal with the consequences.
18:22
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If you find a wife, that's great, and you'll be blessed by the Lord.
18:23
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The poor beg for mercy, but the rich reply harshly.
18:24
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Some friends give up on you, but there's a friend who stays closer to you than a brother.