Proverbs 18

and defies all sound judgment.

but only in revealing his own opinion.

and with shame comes disgrace.

The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

nor to deprive the innocent of justice.

and his mouth invites beatings.

and his lips are a snare to his soul.

they go down into a person’s innermost parts.

is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

the righteous run to him, and are safe.

like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

but before honor is humility.

that is folly and shame to him.

but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

and brings him before great men.

until another comes and questions him.

and keeps strong ones apart.

Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

those who love it will eat its fruit.

and obtains favor of Yahweh.

but the rich answer harshly.

but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.