Proverbs 18:12-22a in English

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor goeth humility.

¹³ He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.

¹⁷ He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.

¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.

¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; And such contentions are like the bars of a castle.

²⁰ A man’s belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

²² Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, And obtaineth favor of Jehovah.

¹² Before ruin a man's heart is exalted, and before honour it is humble.

¹³ Whoso answers a word before he hears a cause, it is folly and reproach to him.

¹⁴ A wise servant calms a man's anger; but who can endure a faint-hearted man?

¹⁵ The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; and the ears of the wise seek understanding.

¹⁶ A man's gift enlarges him, and seats him among princes.

¹⁷ A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, but when he has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved.

¹⁸ A silent man quells strifes, and determines between great powers.

¹⁹ A brother helped by a brother is as a strong and high city; and is as strong as a well-founded palace.

²⁰ A man fills his belly with the fruits of his mouth; and he shall be satisfied with the fruits of his lips.

²¹ Life and death are in the power of the tongue; and they that rule it shall eat the fruits thereof.

²² He that has found a good wife has found favours, and has received gladness from God.

^22a He that puts away a good wife, puts away a good thing, and he that keeps an adulteress is foolish and ungodly.

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

¹³ He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

¹⁷ He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

²⁰ A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

²² Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

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

¹³ He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

¹⁷ He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

²⁰ A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

²² Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

¹² Before ruin a man's heart is exalted, and before honor it is humble.

¹³ Whoso answers a word before he hears a cause, it is folly and reproach to him.

¹⁴ A wise servant calms a man's anger; but who can endure a faint-hearted man?

¹⁵ The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; and the ears of the wise seek understanding.

¹⁶ A man's gift enlarges him, and seats him among princes.

¹⁷ A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, but when he has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved.

¹⁸ A silent man quells strifes, and determines between great powers.

¹⁹ A brother helped by a brother is as a strong and high city; and is as strong as a well-founded palace.

²⁰ A man fills his belly with the fruits of his mouth; and he shall be satisfied with the fruits of his lips.

²¹ Life and death are in the power of the tongue; and they that rule it shall eat the fruits thereof.

²² He that has found a good wife has found favours, and has received gladness from God. He that puts away a good wife, puts away a good thing, and he that keeps an adulteress is foolish and ungodly.

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

¹³ He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

¹⁷ He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.

¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and such contentions are like the bars of a castle.

²⁰ A man’s belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

²² Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

¹² Proud people are on the road to being ruined, but being humble leads to being honored.

¹³ Those who reply to someone before that person has finished speaking are foolish; doing that is disgraceful.

¹⁴ A desire to continue to live can sustain someone when he is sick; if he loses that desire, he ◄cannot endure it/will become very discouraged► when he is sick RHQ.

¹⁵ Intelligent people are always wanting to learn more; wise people SYN are not content with what they already know.

¹⁶ If you take a gift to an important person, that will open the way to allow you to talk to him.

¹⁷ The first person to present his case in court seems right, but when ◄someone else/his opponent► begins to ask him questions, it may become clear that what he said was not true.

¹⁸ If two influential/important people are arguing, someone can settle the matter by ◄casting lots/throwing marked stones to decide who is right►.

¹⁹ If you help relatives, they will protect you like SIM a strong wall protects a city, but if you quarrel with them, that will separate you from them like bars on a city gate separate the city from those who want to enter it MET.

²⁰ People are happy when they hear others say MTY something that is good, like they are happy when they eat food that is good MET.

²¹ What you say can cause others to be killed or it can cause them to continue to live; so those who like to talk a lot must ◄accept the consequences/realize that what they say can cause much harm►.

²² If you marry a good woman, that is like finding a wonderful thing; it shows that Yahweh is pleased with you.

¹² Before ruin a man's heart is exalted, and before honour it is humble.

¹³ Whoso answers a word before he hears a cause, it is folly and reproach to him.

¹⁴ A wise servant calms a man's anger; but who can endure a faint-hearted man?

¹⁵ The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; and the ears of the wise seek understanding.

¹⁶ A man's gift enlarges him, and seats him amongst princes.

¹⁷ A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, but when he has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved.

¹⁸ A silent man quells strifes, and determines between great powers.

¹⁹ A brother helped by a brother is as a strong and high city; and is as strong as a well-founded palace.

²⁰ A man fills his belly with the fruits of his mouth; and he shall be satisfied with the fruits of his lips.

²¹ Life and death are in the power of the tongue; and they that rule it shall eat the fruits thereof.

²² He that has found a good wife has found favours, and has received gladness from God. He that puts away a good wife, puts away a good thing, and he that keeps an adulteress is foolish and ungodly.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.

¹³ He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

¹⁴ A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

¹⁷ He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.

¹⁸ The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.

¹⁹ A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city. Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

²⁰ A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.

²² Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.

¹³ He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

¹⁴ A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

¹⁷ He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.

¹⁸ The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.

¹⁹ A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city. Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

²⁰ A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.

²² Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honour is humility.

¹³ He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

¹⁴ A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

¹⁷ He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.

¹⁸ The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.

¹⁹ A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city. Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

²⁰ A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.

²² Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favour of the LORD.

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

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

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

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

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

¹⁷ The 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

¹³ He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of an intelligent man getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶ A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

¹⁷ He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; and contentions are as the bars of a palace.

²⁰ A man's belly is satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips is he satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

²² Whoso hath found a wife hath found a good thing, and hath obtained favour from Jehovah.

¹² Before destruction, the heart of a man is exalted: and before he be glorified, it is humbled.

¹³ He that answereth before he heareth sheweth himself to be a fool, and worthy of confusion.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man upholdeth his infirmity: but a spirit that is easily angered, who can bear?

¹⁵ A wise heart shall acquire knowledge: and the ear of the wise seeketh instruction.

¹⁶ A man’s gift enlargeth his may, and maketh him room before princes.

¹⁷ The just is first accuser of himself: his friend cometh, and shall search him.

¹⁸ The lot suppresseth contentions, and determineth even between the mighty.

¹⁹ A brother that is helped by his brother, is like a strong city: and judgments are like the bars of cities.

²⁰ Of the fruit of a man’s mouth shall his belly be satisfied: and the offspring of his lips shall fill him.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue: they that love it, shall eat the fruits thereof.

²² He that hath found a good wife, hath found a good thing, and shall receive a pleasure from the Lord. He that driveth away a good wife, driveth away a good thing: but he that keepeth an adulteress, is foolish and wicked.

¹² Pride leads to destruction; humility goes before honor.

¹³ Replying before hearing is stupidity and shame.

¹⁴ With a brave spirit you can put up with sickness, but if it's crushed, you can't bear it.

¹⁵ An intelligent mind acquires knowledge; the wise are ready to hear knowledge.

¹⁶ A gift opens doors for you, and gets you into the presence of important people.

¹⁷ The first person to plead a case sounds right until someone comes to cross-examine them.

¹⁸ Casting lots can end disputes and decide between powerful people.

¹⁹ A brother you've offended is harder to win back than a fortified town. Arguments keep people apart like bars on the doors of a fortress.

²⁰ Make sure you're satisfied with what you say—you have to live with your words.

²¹ What you say has the power to bring life or to kill; those who love talking will have to deal with the consequences.

²² If you find a wife, that's great, and you'll be blessed by the Lord.

¹² Before destruction the heart of a man is hautie, and before glory goeth lowlines.

¹³ He that answereth a matter before hee heare it, it is folly and shame vnto him.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man will susteine his infirmitie: but a wounded spirit who can beare it?

¹⁵ A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the eare of the wise seeketh learning.

¹⁶ A mans gift enlargeth him, and leadeth him before great men.

¹⁷ He that is first in his owne cause, is iust: then commeth his neighbour, and maketh inquirie of him.

¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, and maketh a partition among the mightie.

¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to winne then a strong citie, and their contentions are like the barre of a palace.

²⁰ With the fruite of a mans mouth shall his belly be satisfied, and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of ye tongue, and they that loue it, shall eate the fruite thereof.

²² He that findeth a wife, findeth a good thing, and receiueth fauour of the Lord.

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

¹³ He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and confusion unto him.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶ A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

¹⁷ He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.

¹⁸ The lot causeth strife to cease, and parteth asunder the contentious.

¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

²⁰ A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that indulge it shall eat the fruit thereof.

²² Whoso findeth a wife findeth a great good, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, And before honour is humility.

¹³ He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, It is folly and shame unto him.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a wounded spirit who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.

¹⁷ He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; But his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.

¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: And their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

²⁰ A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; And with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue: And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

²² Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, And obtaineth favour of the Lord.

¹² Before downfall the heart of man becometh haughty, and before honor goeth humility.

¹³ When one returneth an answer before he understandeth the question, it is folly unto him and shame.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man will readily bear his disease; but a depressed spirit who can bear:

¹⁵ The heart of the man of understanding will obtain knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶ A man's gift maketh room for him, and before great men will it lead him.

¹⁷ He that is first in his cause seemeth just; but when his neighbor cometh, then will it be investigated.

¹⁸ The lot causeth disputes to cease, and it decideth between the mighty.

¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong town; and quarrels among brothers are like the bars of a castle.

²⁰ From the fruit of a man's mouth is his body satisfied; with the product of his lips doth he satisfy himself.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it will eat its fruit.

²² Whoso hath found a wife hath found happiness, and hath obtained favor from the Lord.

¹² Before ruin a man’s heart is exalted, And before honor it is humble.

¹³ Whoso answers a word before he hears a cause, It is folly and reproach to him.

¹⁴ A wise servant calms a man’s anger; But who can endure a faint-hearted man?

¹⁵ The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; And the ears of the wise seek understanding.

¹⁶ A man’s gift enlarges him, And seats him among princes.

¹⁷ A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, But when he has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved.

¹⁸ A silent man quells strifes, And determines between great powers.

¹⁹ A brother helped by a brother is as a strong and high city; And is as strong as a well-founded palace.

²⁰ A man fills his belly with the fruits of his mouth; And he shall be satisfied with the fruits of his lips.

²¹ Life and death are in the power of the tongue; And they that rule it shall eat the fruits thereof.

²² He that has found a good wife has found favors, And has received gladness from God.

^22a He that puts away a good wife, puts away a good thing, And he that keeps an adulteress is foolish and ungodly.

¹² Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility.

¹³ He who answereth a matter before he hath heard it, It is folly and shame to him.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a wounded spirit who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the intelligent will acquire knowledge, And the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.

¹⁶ A gift maketh room for a man, And bringeth him into the presence of the great.

¹⁷ He that first pleadeth his cause appeareth just; But his opponent cometh, and searcheth him through.

¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth asunder the mighty.

¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; Yea, their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

²⁰ With the fruit of a man's mouth shall his stomach be filled; He shall be filled with the produce of his lips.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; They that love it shall eat its fruit.

²² He that findeth a wife findeth a blessing, And obtaineth favor from the LORD.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before kavod ·weighty glory· is humility.

¹³ He who gives answer before he sh'ma ·hears obeys·, that is folly and shame to him.

¹⁴ A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

¹⁷ He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.

¹⁸ The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.

¹⁹ A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city; and disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

²⁰ A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who 'ahav ·affectionately love· it will eat its fruit.

²² Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Adonai .

¹² Before his downfall a person's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.

¹³ One who answers before listening— it is his folly and shame.

¹⁴ A person's spirit will survive sickness, but a broken spirit who can bear it?

¹⁵ The heart of the intelligent acquires knowledge and the hearing of the wise seeks it out.

¹⁶ A man's gift may open the way and bring him before an important person.

¹⁷ The first to plead his case seems right until his opponent comes and questions him.

¹⁸ Casting the lot settles disputes and separates strong opponents.

¹⁹ An offended brother is harder to be won than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.

²⁰ From the fruit of his mouth one's stomach is filled; with the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are controlled by the tongue, and those who love the tongue will eat its fruit.

²² He who finds a wife finds a good thing and receives favor from Yahweh.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.

¹³ He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

¹⁴ A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

¹⁷ He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.

¹⁸ The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.

¹⁹ A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city. Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

²⁰ A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.

²² Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honour is humility.

¹³ He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

¹⁴ A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

¹⁷ He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.

¹⁸ The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.

¹⁹ A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city. Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

²⁰ A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.

²² Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favour of the LORD.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility.

¹³ He that answereth a matter before he heareth it , it is folly and shame to him.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶ A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

¹⁷ He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him.

¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

²⁰ A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit of it.

²² Whoever findeth a wife findeth a good thing , and obtaineth favor from the LORD.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.

¹³ He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

¹⁴ A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

¹⁷ He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.

¹⁸ The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.

¹⁹ A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city. Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

²⁰ A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.

²² Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of the LORD.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honour is humility.

¹³ He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

¹⁴ A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

¹⁷ He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.

¹⁸ The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.

¹⁹ A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city. Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

²⁰ A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.

²² Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favour of the LORD.

¹² The heart of man is enhanced, before that it be broken; and it is made meek, before that it be glorified.

¹³ He that answereth before that he heareth, showeth himself to be a fool; and worthy of shame.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man sustaineth his feebleness; but who may sustain a spirit light to be wroth?

¹⁵ The heart of a prudent man shall hold steadfastly knowing; and the ear of wise men seeketh teaching.

¹⁶ The gift of a man alargeth his way; and maketh space to him before princes.

¹⁷ A just or rightwise man is the first accuser of himself; his friend cometh, and shall search him.

¹⁸ Lot ceaseth against-sayings; and deemeth also among mighty men.

¹⁹ A brother that is helped of a brother, is as a steadfast city; and the dooms be as the bars of cities.

²⁰ A man’s womb shall be ful filled of the fruit of his mouth; and the seeds of his lips shall fill him.

²¹ Death and life be in the works of the tongue; they that love it, shall eat the fruits thereof.

²² He that findeth a good woman, findeth a good thing; and of the Lord he shall draw up mirth. He that putteth away a good woman, putteth away a good thing; but he that holdeth an adulteress, is a fool and unwise.

¹² The heart of man is enhanced, before that it be broken; and it is made meek, before that it be glorified. (A person’s heart is raised upin pride, before that it is broken; and it is humbled, before that it is glorified.)

¹³ He that answereth before that he heareth, showeth himself to be a fool; and worthy of shame.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man sustaineth (him in) his feebleness; but who may sustain a spirit light to be wroth? (A person’s spirit can sustain him in sickness; but who can endure with a broken spirit?)

¹⁵ The heart of a prudent man shall hold steadfastly knowing; and the ear of wise men seeketh teaching. (The heart of a person with understanding shall steadfastly hold onto knowledge; and the ears of the wise seek out teaching, or instruction.)

¹⁶ The gift of a man alargeth his way; and maketh space to him before princes. (Giving a gift openeth, (or smootheth), one’s way; and maketh an opening for thee among the leaders, (or among the powerful).)

¹⁷ A just man is the first accuser of himself; his friend cometh, and shall search him. (He who is the first to speak for a cause seemeth right; but then his opponent shall come, and shall search him out.)

¹⁸ Lot ceaseth against-sayings; and deemeth also among mighty men. (Casting lots ceaseth arguments; and also judgeth, or decideth, among the mighty.)

¹⁹ A brother that is helped of a brother, is as a steadfast city; and the dooms be as the bars of cities. (A brother helped by a brother, is like protection from the wall of a steadfast city; but arguments be like the bars of a city, preventing entry.)

²⁰ A man’s womb shall be ful filled of the fruit of his mouth (or A man’s belly shall be fulfilled,or satisfied, by the fruit of his mouth); and the seeds of his lips shall fill him.

²¹ Death and life be in the works of the tongue; they that love it, shall eat the fruits thereof, (or they who nurture it, shall eat its fruits).

²² He that findeth a good woman, findeth a good thing; and of the Lord he shall draw up mirth (or and he receiveth favour from the Lord). He that putteth away a good woman, putteth away a good thing; but he that holdeth (onto an) adulteress, is a fool and unwise.

¹² Before destruction the heart of man is high, And before honour is humility.

¹³ Whoso is answering a matter before he heareth, Folly it is to him and shame.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man sustaineth his sickness, And a smitten spirit who doth bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶ The gift of a man maketh room for him, And before the great it leadeth him.

¹⁷ Righteous is the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.

¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, And between the mighty it separateth.

¹⁹ A brother transgressed against is as a strong city, And contentions as the bar of a palace.

²⁰ From the fruit of a man's mouth is his belly satisfied, From the increase of his lips he is satisfied.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those loving it eat its fruit.

²² Whoso hath found a wife hath found good, And bringeth out good-will from Jehovah.