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Proverbs 18 :: Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Pro 18:1

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

Pro 18:2

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

Pro 18:3

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

Pro 18:4

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

Pro 18:5

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

Pro 18:6

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

Pro 18:7

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

Pro 18:8

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

Pro 18:9

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

Pro 18:10

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

Pro 18:11

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

Pro 18:12

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

Pro 18:13

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

Pro 18:14

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

Pro 18:15

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

Pro 18:16

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

Pro 18:17

Pro 18:17The 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.

Pro 18:18

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

Pro 18:19

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

Pro 18:20

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

Pro 18:21

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

Pro 18:22

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

Pro 18:23

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

Pro 18:24

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