Geneva1599 - Proverbs - 18

18:1  For the desire thereof hee will separate himselfe to seeke it, and occupie himselfe in all wisdome.

18:2  A foole hath no delite in vnderstanding: but that his heart may be discouered.

18:3  When the wicked commeth, then commeth contempt, and with the vile man reproch.

18:4  The words of a mans mouth are like deepe waters, and the welspring of wisdome is like a flowing riuer.

18:5  It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to cause ye righteous to fall in iudgement.

18:6  A fooles lips come with strife, and his mouth calleth for stripes.

18:7  A fooles mouth is his owne destruction, and his lips are a snare for his soule.

18:8  The wordes of a tale bearer are as flatterings, and they goe downe into the bowels of the belly.

18:9  He also that is slouthfull in his worke, is euen the brother of him that is a great waster.

18:10  The Name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth vnto it, and is exalted.

18:11  The rich mans riches are his strong citie: and as an hie wall in his imagination.

18:12  Before destruction the heart of a man is hautie, and before glory goeth lowlines.

18:13  He that answereth a matter before hee heare it, it is folly and shame vnto him.

18:14  The spirit of a man will susteine his infirmitie: but a wounded spirit who can beare it?

18:15  A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the eare of the wise seeketh learning.

18:16  A mans gift enlargeth him, and leadeth him before great men.

18:17  He that is first in his owne cause, is iust: then commeth his neighbour, and maketh inquirie of him.

18:18  The lot causeth contentions to cease, and maketh a partition among the mightie.

18:19  A brother offended is harder to winne then a strong citie, and their contentions are like the barre of a palace.

18:20  With the fruite of a mans mouth shall his belly be satisfied, and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

18:21  Death and life are in the power of ye tongue, and they that loue it, shall eate the fruite thereof.

18:22  He that findeth a wife, findeth a good thing, and receiueth fauour of the Lord.

18:23  The poore speaketh with prayers: but the rich answereth roughly.

18:24  A man that hath friends, ought to shew him selfe friendly: for a friend is neerer then a brother.