Proverbs 18:1-10

¹A man who wishes to separate from friends seeks excuses; but at all times he will be liable to reproach.

²A senseless man feels no need of wisdom, for he is rather led by folly.

³When an ungodly man comes into a depth of evils, he despises them; but dishonour and reproach come upon him.

⁴A word in the heart of a man is a deep water, and a river and fountain of life spring forth.

⁵It is not good to accept the person of the ungodly, nor is it holy to pervert justice in judgment.

⁶The lips of a fool bring him into troubles, and his bold mouth calls for death.

⁷A fool's mouth is ruin to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

⁸Fear casts down the slothful; and the souls of the effeminate shall hunger.

⁹A man who helps not himself by his labour is brother of him that ruins himself.

¹⁰The name of the Lord is of great strength; and the righteous running to it are exalted.