Proverbs 18:1-6

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 judgement.

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