สุภาษิต 18 ในหลายฉบับแปล
Geneva 1599
18:1
GNV
For the desire thereof hee will separate himselfe to seeke it, and occupie himselfe in all wisdome.
18:2
GNV
A foole hath no delite in vnderstanding: but that his heart may be discouered.
18:3
GNV
When the wicked commeth, then commeth contempt, and with the vile man reproch.
18:4
GNV
The words of a mans mouth are like deepe waters, and the welspring of wisdome is like a flowing riuer.
18:5
GNV
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to cause ye righteous to fall in iudgement.
18:6
GNV
A fooles lips come with strife, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
18:7
GNV
A fooles mouth is his owne destruction, and his lips are a snare for his soule.
18:8
GNV
The wordes of a tale bearer are as flatterings, and they goe downe into the bowels of the belly.
18:9
GNV
He also that is slouthfull in his worke, is euen the brother of him that is a great waster.
18:10
GNV
The Name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth vnto it, and is exalted.
18:11
GNV
The rich mans riches are his strong citie: and as an hie wall in his imagination.
18:12
GNV
Before destruction the heart of a man is hautie, and before glory goeth lowlines.
18:13
GNV
He that answereth a matter before hee heare it, it is folly and shame vnto him.
18:14
GNV
The spirit of a man will susteine his infirmitie: but a wounded spirit who can beare it?
18:15
GNV
A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the eare of the wise seeketh learning.
18:16
GNV
A mans gift enlargeth him, and leadeth him before great men.
18:17
GNV
He that is first in his owne cause, is iust: then commeth his neighbour, and maketh inquirie of him.
18:18
GNV
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and maketh a partition among the mightie.
18:19
GNV
A brother offended is harder to winne then a strong citie, and their contentions are like the barre of a palace.
18:20
GNV
With the fruite of a mans mouth shall his belly be satisfied, and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
18:21
GNV
Death and life are in the power of ye tongue, and they that loue it, shall eate the fruite thereof.
18:22
GNV
He that findeth a wife, findeth a good thing, and receiueth fauour of the Lord.
18:23
GNV
The poore speaketh with prayers: but the rich answereth roughly.
18:24
GNV
A man that hath friends, ought to shew him selfe friendly: for a friend is neerer then a brother.