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Proverbs 18:8-19 in English

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Proverbs 18:8-19 in American Standard Version (1901)

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in American Standard Version (1901)

Proverbs 18:8-19 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

Proverbs 18:8-19 in King James Version + Apocrypha

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in King James Version + Apocrypha

Proverbs 18:8-19 in King James (Authorized) Version

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in King James (Authorized) Version

Proverbs 18:8-19 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

PROVERBS 18:8-19 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

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.
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.
PROVERBS 18 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

Proverbs 18:8-19 in Translation for Translators

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in Translation for Translators

Proverbs 18:8-19 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

Proverbs 18:8-19 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 18:8-19 in World English Bible (Catholic)

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in World English Bible (Catholic)

Proverbs 18:8-19 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 18:8-19 in Bible in Basic English

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in Bible in Basic English

Proverbs 18:8-19 in Darby Translation

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in Darby Translation

Proverbs 18:8-19 in Douay-Rheims 1899

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in Douay-Rheims 1899

Proverbs 18:8-19 in Free Bible Version

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in Free Bible Version

Proverbs 18:8-19 in Geneva Bible 1599

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in Geneva Bible 1599

Proverbs 18:8-19 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

Proverbs 18:8-19 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

Proverbs 18:8-19 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

Proverbs 18:8-19 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

Proverbs 18:8-19 in Nyangumarta English Bible

Proverbs 18:8-19 don't exist in Nyangumarta English Bible.

Proverbs 18:8-19 in George Noyes Bible

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in George Noyes Bible

Proverbs [Sayings] 18:8-19 in One Unity Resource Bible

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.
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.
Proverbs [Sayings] 18 in One Unity Resource Bible

Proverbs 18:8-19 in Unlocked Literal Bible

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in Unlocked Literal Bible

Proverbs 18:8-19 in World English Bible

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in World English Bible

Proverbs 18:8-19 in World English Bible British Edition

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in World English Bible British Edition

Proverbs 18:8-19 in Noah Webster Bible

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in Noah Webster Bible

Proverbs 18:8-19 in World Messianic Bible

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in World Messianic Bible

Proverbs 18:8-19 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

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.
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.
Proverbs 18 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

Proverbs 18:8-19 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling

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.
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.

Proverbs 18:8-19 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling (Enhanced)

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).)
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.)

Proverbs 18:8-19 in Young's Literal Translation

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.
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.

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