箴言18-智慧

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¹Unfriendly people care only about themselves;they lash out at common sense.
²Fools have no interest in understanding;they only want to air their own opinions.
³Doing wrong leads to disgrace, and scandalous behavior brings contempt.
⁴Wise words are like deep waters;wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.
⁵It is not right to acquit the guiltyor deny justice to the innocent.
⁶Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels;they are asking for a beating.
⁷The mouths of fools are their ruin;they trap themselves with their lips.

⁸Rumors are dainty morselsthat sink deep into one’s heart.
⁹A lazy person is as bad assomeone who destroys things.
¹⁰The name of the Lord is a strong fortress;the godly run to him and are safe.
¹¹The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense;they imagine it to be a high wall of safety.
¹²Haughtiness goes before destruction;humility precedes honor.
¹³Spouting off before listening to the factsis both shameful and foolish.
¹⁴The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit?
¹⁵Intelligent people are always ready to learn.Their ears are open for knowledge.
¹⁶Giving a gift can open doors;it gives access to important people!

¹⁷The first to speak in court sounds right - until the cross-examination begins.
¹⁸Flipping a coin#18:18 Hebrew Casting lots. can end arguments;it settles disputes between powerful opponents.
¹⁹An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city.Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars.
²⁰Wise words satisfy like a good meal;the right words bring satisfaction.
²¹The tongue can bring death or life;those who love to talk will reap the consequences.
²²The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the Lord.
²³The poor plead for mercy;the rich answer with insults.
²⁴There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.

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