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| | Pro 18:1 | He who is estranged seeks pretexts to break out against all sound judgment.
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| | Pro 18:2 | A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
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| | Pro 18:3 | When wickedness comes, contempt comes also; and with dishonor comes disgrace.
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| | Pro 18:4 | The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a gushing stream.
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| | Pro 18:5 | It is not good to be partial to a wicked man, or to deprive a righteous man of justice.
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| | Pro 18:6 | A fool's lips bring strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.
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| | Pro 18:7 | A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to himself.
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| | Pro 18:8 | The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.
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| | Pro 18:9 | He who is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys.
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| | Pro 18:10 | The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
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| | Pro 18:11 | A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall protecting him.
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| | Pro 18:12 | Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor.
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| | Pro 18:13 | If one gives answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.
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| | Pro 18:14 | A man's spirit will endure sickness; but a broken spirit who can bear?
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| | Pro 18:15 | An intelligent mind acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
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| | Pro 18:16 | A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.
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| | Pro 18:17 | He who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.
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| | Pro 18:18 | The lot puts an end to disputes and decides between powerful contenders.
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| | Pro 18:19 | A brother helped is like a strong city, but quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
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| | Pro 18:20 | From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.
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| | Pro 18:21 | Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
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| | Pro 18:22 | He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the LORD.
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| | Pro 18:23 | The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly.
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| | Pro 18:24 | There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
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