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1. 1 A person who is a loner seeks his own desires.
   He fights against all sound judgment.

   2 A fool finds no pleasure in understanding,
   but only in revealing his own opinions.

   3 When a wicked person comes, contempt comes with him,
   and with dishonor comes disgrace.

   4 The words from a man’s mouth are deep waters.
   The fountain of wisdom is a flowing stream.

   5 It is not good to show favoritism to a wicked person
   in order to deprive a righteous person of justice.

   6 A fool’s lips enter a fight,
   and his mouth invites a beating.

   7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction,
   and his lips are a trap for his soul.[a]

   8 The words of a gossip are like delicious food.
   People gobble them right down.[b]

   9 A person who fails to do his work
   is a brother to a vandal.

   10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower.
   A righteous person runs inside and is protected.

   11 A rich person’s wealth is his strong city.
   In his imagination it is like a high wall.

   12 Before destruction a man’s heart is proud,
   but humility comes before honor.

   13 If a person answers before he listens,
   that is foolishness that brings disgrace.

   14 A man’s spirit can endure illness,
   but who can bear a broken spirit?

   15 A discerning heart acquires knowledge,
   and the ears of the wise seek knowledge. – Proverbs 18:1-15 (EHV)

   Footnotes:
   [a] Proverbs 18:7 Or his life
   [b] Proverbs 18:8 Literally they go down to the rooms of the belly

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