Proverbs 18:7-11 in English

⁷ A fool’s mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.

⁸ The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.

⁹ He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

¹¹ The wealth of a rich man is a strong city; and its glory casts a broad shadow.

⁷ A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

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

⁹ He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

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

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

⁷ A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

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

⁹ He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

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

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

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

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

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

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

¹¹ The wealth of a rich man is a strong city; and its glory casts a broad shadow.

⁷ A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

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

⁹ He also that is slack in his work is brother to him that is a destroyer.

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

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

⁷ What foolish people MTY say causes them to be ruined; their own words are like a trap MET that catches/seizes them.

⁸ People enjoy listening to what gossips say like SIM they enjoy tasty food; they accept what gossips tell them like MET they swallow tasty food.

⁹ People who are lazy while they work are just as bad as IDM those who destroy things.

¹⁰ Yahweh MTY is like a strong tower MET; righteous people can go to him and be safe like they can run to a tower to be safe.

¹¹ Rich people are protected because they have a lot of money PRS like a city is protected because it has a high wall surrounding it SIM.

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

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

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

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

¹¹ The wealth of a rich man is a strong city; and its glory casts a broad shadow.

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

⁸ The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person’s innermost parts.

⁹ One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

¹⁰ Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

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

⁸ The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person’s innermost parts.

⁹ One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

¹⁰ Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

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

⁸ The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person’s innermost parts.

⁹ One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

¹⁰ The LORD’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

⁷ The mouth of a foolish man is his destruction, and his lips are a net for his soul.

⁸ The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, and go down into the inner parts of the stomach.

⁹ He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction.

¹⁰ The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the upright man running into it is safe.

¹¹ The property of a man of wealth is his strong town, and it is as a high wall in the thoughts of his heart.

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

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

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

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

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

⁷ The mouth of a fool is his destruction: and his lips are the ruin of his soul.

⁸ The words of the double tongued are as if they were harmless: and they reach even to the inner parts of the bowels. Fear casteth down the slothful: and the souls of the effeminate shall be hungry.

⁹ He that is loose and slack in his work, is the brother of him that wasteth his own works.

¹⁰ The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the just runneth to it, and shall be exalted.

¹¹ The substance of the rich man is the city of his strength, and as a strong wall compassing him about.

⁷ Stupid people are caught out by what they say; their own words trap them.

⁸ Listening to gossip is like gulping down bites of your favorite food—they go deep down inside you.

⁹ Laziness and destruction are brothers.

¹⁰ The Lord is a protective tower that good people can run to and be safe.

¹¹ Rich people see their wealth as a fortified town—it's like a high wall in their imagination.

⁷ A fooles mouth is his owne destruction, and his lips are a snare for his soule.

⁸ The wordes of a tale bearer are as flatterings, and they goe downe into the bowels of the belly.

⁹ He also that is slouthfull in his worke, is euen the brother of him that is a great waster.

¹⁰ The Name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth vnto it, and is exalted.

¹¹ The rich mans riches are his strong citie: and as an hie wall in his imagination.

⁷ A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

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

⁹ Even one that is slack in his work is brother to him that is a destroyer.

¹⁰ The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is set up on high.

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

⁷ A fool’s mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.

⁸ The words of a talebearer are as wounds, And they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

⁹ He also that is slothful in his work Is brother to him that is a great waster.

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

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own conceit.

⁷ The mouth of the fool is a destruction to himself, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

⁸ The words of a whisperer are as wounds, and they go down indeed into the innermost parts of the body.

⁹ He also that showeth himself slothful in his work is a brother to the destroyer.

¹⁰ The name of the Lord is a strong tower, whereunto the righteous runneth, and is placed in safety.

¹¹ The rich man's wealth is his strong town, and as a towering wall in his own conceit.

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

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

⁹ A man who helps not himself by his labor Is brother of him that ruins himself.

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

¹¹ The wealth of a rich man is a strong city; And its glory casts a broad shadow.

⁷ A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are a snare for his life.

⁸ The words of a talebearer are like sweet morsels; For they go down to the innermost parts of the body.

⁹ Moreover, he that is slothful in his work Is brother to him that is a great waster.

¹⁰ The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runneth to it, and is safe.

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

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

⁸ The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person’s innermost parts.

⁹ One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

¹⁰ Adonai ’s name is a strong tower: the upright run to him, and are safe.

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

⁷ A fool's mouth is his ruin and he ensnares himself with his lips.

⁸ The words of a gossip are like delicious morsels and they go down into the inner parts of the body.

⁹ Also, one who is slack in his work is a brother to the one who destroys the most.

¹⁰ The name of Yahweh is a strong tower; the righteous person runs into it and is safe.

¹¹ The wealth of the rich is his fortified city and in his imagination it is like a high wall.

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

⁸ The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person’s innermost parts.

⁹ One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

¹⁰ Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

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

⁸ The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person’s innermost parts.

⁹ One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

¹⁰ The LORD’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

⁷ A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

⁸ The words of a tale-bearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

⁹ He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

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

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

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

⁸ The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person’s innermost parts.

⁹ One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

¹⁰ The LORD’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

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

⁸ The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person’s innermost parts.

⁹ One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

¹⁰ The LORD’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

⁷ The mouth of a fool is the defouling of him; and his lips be the falling of his soul.

⁸ The words of a double-tongued man be as simple; and they come unto the inner things of the womb. Dread casteth down a slow man; forsooth the souls of men turned into women’s condition shall have hunger.

⁹ He that is nesh, and dissolute, either unsteadfast, in his work, is the brother of a man destroying his works.

¹⁰ A full strong tower is the name of the Lord; a just or rightwise man runneth to him, and he shall be enhanced.

¹¹ The chattel or substance of a rich man is the city of his strength; and as a strong wall compassing him.

⁷ The mouth of a fool is the defouling of him; and his lips be the falling of his soul.

⁸ The words of a double-tongued man be as simple; and they come unto the inner things of the womb. Dread casteth down a slow man; forsooth the souls of men turned into women’s condition shall have hunger. (A gossip’s wordsbe tasty; and they go down into the innermost parts. Fear casteth down the lazy; and those who be timid shall have hunger.)

⁹ He that is nesh, and dissolute, either unsteadfast, in his work, is the brother of a man destroying his works.

¹⁰ A full strong tower is the name of the Lord; a just man runneth to him, and he shall be enhanced. (The Lord’s nameis a full strong tower; the righteous run to it, and they shall be safe.)

¹¹ The chattel of a rich man is the city of his strength; and as a strong wall compassing him. (A rich person’s possessions (is) the city of his strength; and (they be) like a strong wall surrounding him, (or so he thinketh).)

⁷ The mouth of a fool is ruin to him, And his lips are the snare of his soul.

⁸ The words of a tale-bearer are as self-inflicted wounds, And they have gone down to the inner parts of the heart.

⁹ He also that is remiss in his work, A brother he is to a destroyer.

¹⁰ A tower of strength is the name of Jehovah, Into it the righteous runneth, and is set on high.

¹¹ The wealth of the rich is the city of his strength, And as a wall set on high in his own imagination.