# Proverbs 18

- Translation: Berean Standard Bible
- Canonical: https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18
- License: Scripture: Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain. Source: Scriptoria (scriptoria.digital).

## Text

[1] He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;
he rebels against all sound judgment. [2] A fool does not delight in understanding,
but only in airing his opinions. [3] With a wicked man comes contempt as well,
and shame is accompanied by disgrace. [4] The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;
the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. [5] Showing partiality to the wicked is not good,
nor is depriving the innocent of justice. [6] A fool’s lips bring him strife,
and his mouth invites a beating. [7] A fool’s mouth is his ruin,
and his lips are a snare to his soul. [8] The words of a gossip are like choice morsels
that go down into the inmost being. [9] Whoever is slothful in his work
is brother to him who destroys. [10] The name of the LORD is a strong tower;
the righteous run to it and are safe. [11] A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city;
it is like a high wall in his imagination. [12] Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud,
but humility comes before honor. [13] He who answers a matter before he hears it—
this is folly and disgrace to him. [14] The spirit of a man can endure his sickness,
but who can survive a broken spirit? [15] The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks it out. [16] A man’s gift opens doors for him,
and brings him before great men. [17] The first to state his case seems right
until another comes and cross-examines him. [18] Casting the lot ends quarrels
and separates strong opponents. [19] An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city,
and disputes are like the bars of a castle. [20] From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled;
with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied. [21] Life and death are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruit. [22] He who finds a wife finds a good thing
and obtains favor from the LORD. [23] The poor man pleads for mercy,
but the rich man answers harshly. [24] A man of many companions may come to ruin,
but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.

## Each verse

- Proverbs 18:1 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18/1
- Proverbs 18:2 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18/2
- Proverbs 18:3 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18/3
- Proverbs 18:4 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18/4
- Proverbs 18:5 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18/5
- Proverbs 18:6 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18/6
- Proverbs 18:7 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18/7
- Proverbs 18:8 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18/8
- Proverbs 18:9 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18/9
- Proverbs 18:10 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18/10
- Proverbs 18:11 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18/11
- Proverbs 18:12 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18/12
- Proverbs 18:13 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18/13
- Proverbs 18:14 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18/14
- Proverbs 18:15 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18/15
- Proverbs 18:16 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18/16
- Proverbs 18:17 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18/17
- Proverbs 18:18 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18/18
- Proverbs 18:19 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18/19
- Proverbs 18:20 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18/20
- Proverbs 18:21 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18/21
- Proverbs 18:22 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18/22
- Proverbs 18:23 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18/23
- Proverbs 18:24 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/18/24