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Pro 18:1 - He who keeps himself separate for his private purpose goes against all good sense.

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Pro 18:2 - A foolish man has no pleasure in good sense, but only to let what is in his heart come to light.

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Pro 18:3 - When the evil-doer comes, a low opinion comes with him, and with the loss of honour comes shame.

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Pro 18:4 - The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters: the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.

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Pro 18:5 - To have respect for the person of the evil-doer is not good, or to give a wrong decision against the upright.

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Pro 18:6 - A foolish man's lips are a cause of fighting, and his mouth makes him open to blows.

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Pro 18:7 - The mouth of a foolish man is his destruction, and his lips are a net for his soul.

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Pro 18:8 - The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, and go down into the inner parts of the stomach.

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Pro 18:9 - He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction.

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Pro 18:10 - The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the upright man running into it is safe.

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Pro 18:11 - The property of a man of wealth is his strong town, and it is as a high wall in the thoughts of his heart.

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Pro 18:12 - Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit.

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Pro 18:13 - To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame.

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Pro 18:14 - The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up?

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Pro 18:15 - The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.

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Pro 18:16 - A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men.

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Pro 18:17 - The man who first puts his cause before the judge seems to be in the right; but then his neighbour comes and puts his cause in its true light.

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Pro 18:18 - The decision of chance puts an end to argument, parting the strong.

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Pro 18:19 - A brother wounded is like a strong town, and violent acts are like a locked tower.

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Pro 18:20 - With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be full; the produce of his lips will be his in full measure.

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Pro 18:21 - Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those to whom it is dear will have its fruit for their food.

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Pro 18:22 - Whoever gets a wife gets a good thing, and has the approval of the Lord.

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Pro 18:23 - The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer.

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Pro 18:24 - There are friends who may be a man's destruction, but there is a lover who keeps nearer than a brother.

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The Bible in Basic English was translated by Professor Samuel Henry Hooke (1874-1968)
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