Proverbs 18:7-18

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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