Prov.18.1
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
Prov.18.1
Loners who care only for themselves spit on the common good.
Prov.18.1
An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends; he defies all sound judgment.
Prov.18.1
A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment.
Prov.18.1
A recluse is self-indulgent, snarling at every sound principle of conduct.
Prov.18.2
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
Prov.18.2
Fools care nothing for thoughtful discourse; all they do is run off at the mouth.
Prov.18.2
A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions.
Prov.18.2
A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart.
Prov.18.2
Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.
Prov.18.3
When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
Prov.18.3
When wickedness arrives, shame's not far behind; contempt for life is contemptible.
Prov.18.3
When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes disgrace.
Prov.18.3
When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; And with dishonor comes reproach.
Prov.18.3
When the wicked arrive, contempt, shame, and disgrace are sure to follow.
Prov.18.4
The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
Prov.18.4
Many words rush along like rivers in flood, but deep wisdom flows up from artesian springs.
Prov.18.4
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
Prov.18.4
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook.
Prov.18.4
A person's words can be life-giving water; words of true wisdom are as refreshing as a bubbling brook.
Prov.18.5
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
Prov.18.5
It's not right to go easy on the guilty, or come down hard on the innocent.
Prov.18.5
It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the innocent of justice.
Prov.18.5
It is not good to show partiality to the wicked, Or to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
Prov.18.5
It is wrong for a judge to favor the guilty or condemn the innocent.
Prov.18.6
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
Prov.18.6
The words of a fool start fights; do him a favor and gag him.
Prov.18.6
A fool's lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
Prov.18.6
A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows.
Prov.18.6
Fools get into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating.
Prov.18.7
A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
Prov.18.7
Fools are undone by their big mouths; their souls are crushed by their words.
Prov.18.7
A fool's mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
Prov.18.7
A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
Prov.18.7
The mouths of fools are their ruin; their lips get them into trouble.
Prov.18.8
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Prov.18.8
Listening to gossip is like eating cheap candy; do you really want junk like that in your belly?
Prov.18.8
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man's inmost parts.
Prov.18.8
The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body.
Prov.18.8
What dainty morsels rumors are--but they sink deep into one's heart.
Prov.18.9
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Prov.18.9
Slack habits and sloppy work are as bad as vandalism.
Prov.18.9
One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.
Prov.18.9
He who is slothful in his work Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.
Prov.18.9
A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things.
Prov.18.10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Prov.18.10
GOD's name is a place of protection--good people can run there and be safe.
Prov.18.10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Prov.18.10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.
Prov.18.10
The name of the LORD is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.
Prov.18.11
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
Prov.18.11
The rich think their wealth protects them; they imagine themselves safe behind it.
Prov.18.11
The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it an unscalable wall.
Prov.18.11
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem.
Prov.18.11
The rich think of their wealth as an impregnable defense; they imagine it is a high wall of safety.
Prov.18.12
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
Prov.18.12
Pride first, then the crash, but humility is precursor to honor.
Prov.18.12
Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
Prov.18.12
Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility.
Prov.18.12
Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor.
Prov.18.13
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
Prov.18.13
Answering before listening is both stupid and rude.
Prov.18.13
He who answers before listening- that is his folly and his shame.
Prov.18.13
He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him.
Prov.18.13
What a shame, what folly, to give advice before listening to the facts!
Prov.18.14
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
Prov.18.14
A healthy spirit conquers adversity, but what can you do when the spirit is crushed?
Prov.18.14
A man's spirit sustains him in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?
Prov.18.14
The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, But who can bear a broken spirit?
Prov.18.14
The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear it if the spirit is crushed?
Prov.18.15
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Prov.18.15
Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights.
Prov.18.15
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out.
Prov.18.15
The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Prov.18.15
Intelligent people are always open to new ideas. In fact, they look for them.
Prov.18.16
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
Prov.18.16
A gift gets attention; it buys the attention of eminent people.
Prov.18.16
A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great.
Prov.18.16
A man's gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.
Prov.18.16
Giving a gift works wonders; it may bring you before important people!
Prov.18.17
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
Prov.18.17
The first speech in a court case is always convincing--until the cross-examination starts!
Prov.18.17
The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him.
Prov.18.17
The first one to plead his cause seems right, Until his neighbor comes and examines him.
Prov.18.17
Any story sounds true until someone sets the record straight.
Prov.18.18
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
Prov.18.18
You may have to draw straws when faced with a tough decision.
Prov.18.18
Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart.
Prov.18.18
Casting lots causes contentions to cease, And keeps the mighty apart.
Prov.18.18
Casting lots can end arguments and settle disputes between powerful opponents.
Prov.18.19
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
Prov.18.19
Do a favor and win a friend forever; nothing can untie that bond.
Prov.18.19
An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.
Prov.18.19
A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a castle.
Prov.18.19
It's harder to make amends with an offended friend than to capture a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with iron bars.
Prov.18.20
A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
Prov.18.20
Words satisfy the mind as much as fruit does the stomach; good talk is as gratifying as a good harvest.
Prov.18.20
From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.
Prov.18.20
A man's stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; From the produce of his lips he shall be filled.
Prov.18.20
Words satisfy the soul as food satisfies the stomach; the right words on a person's lips bring satisfaction.
Prov.18.21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Prov.18.21
Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruit--you choose.
Prov.18.21
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Prov.18.21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.
Prov.18.21
Those who love to talk will experience the consequences, for the tongue can kill or nourish life.
Prov.18.22
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
Prov.18.22
Find a good spouse, you find a good life--and even more: the favor of GOD!
Prov.18.22
He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD.
Prov.18.22
He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from the LORD.
Prov.18.22
The man who finds a wife finds a treasure and receives favor from the LORD.
Prov.18.23
The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
Prov.18.23
The poor speak in soft supplications; the rich bark out answers.
Prov.18.23
A poor man pleads for mercy, but a rich man answers harshly.
Prov.18.23
The poor man uses entreaties, But the rich answers roughly.
Prov.18.23
The poor plead for mercy; the rich answer with insults.
Prov.18.24
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
Prov.18.24
Friends come and friends go, but a true friend sticks by you like family.
Prov.18.24
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Prov.18.24
A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Prov.18.24
There are "friends" who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.
