Proverbs 18:1-12

¹He that separateth himself seeketh his pleasure, he is vehement against all sound wisdom.

²A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.

³When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

⁴The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is a gushing brook.

⁵It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to wrong the righteous in judgment.

⁶A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.

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

⁸The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

⁹He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.

¹⁰The name of Jehovah is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

¹¹The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination.

¹²Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour goeth humility.