3When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt; And with baseness, shame.
4The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, And the wellspring of wisdom is an overflowing brook.
5It is not good to be partial to the wicked, So as to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
6The lips of a fool enter into strife, And his mouth calleth for blows.
7A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are a snare for his life.
8The words of a talebearer are like sweet morsels; For they go down to the innermost parts of the body.
9Moreover, he that is slothful in his work Is brother to him that is a great waster.
10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runneth to it, and is safe.
11The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall, in his own conceit.
12Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility.
13He who answereth a matter before he hath heard it, It is folly and shame to him.
14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a wounded spirit who can bear?
15The heart of the intelligent will acquire knowledge, And the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.
16A gift maketh room for a man, And bringeth him into the presence of the great.
17He that first pleadeth his cause appeareth just; But his opponent cometh, and searcheth him through.
18The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth asunder the mighty.
Proverbs 18
Proverbs 18:3-18