Proverbs 18:9-22

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:

¹⁵The heart of the man of understanding will obtain knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶A man's gift maketh room for him, and before great men will it lead him.

¹⁷He that is first in his cause seemeth just; but when his neighbor cometh, then will it be investigated.

¹⁸The lot causeth disputes to cease, and it decideth between the mighty.

¹⁹A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong town; and quarrels among brothers are like the bars of a castle.

²⁰From the fruit of a man's mouth is his body satisfied; with the product of his lips doth he satisfy himself.

²¹Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it will eat its fruit.

²²Whoso hath found a wife hath found happiness, and hath obtained favor from the Lord.