8The words of a whisperer are as wounds, and they go down indeed into the innermost parts of the body.
9He also that showeth himself slothful in his work is a brother to the destroyer.
10The name of the Lord is a strong tower, whereunto the righteous runneth, and is placed in safety.
11The rich man's wealth is his strong town, and as a towering wall in his own conceit.
12Before downfall the heart of man becometh haughty, and before honor goeth humility.
13When one returneth an answer before he understandeth the question, it is folly unto him and shame.
14The spirit of a man will readily bear his disease; but a depressed spirit who can bear:
Proverbs 18
Proverbs 18:8-14