Proverbs 18
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Chapter 18
1People who do not have any friends think only about themselves.
They refuse to listen to good advice.
2A fool does not try to understand what is right.
He only likes to tell people his own ideas.
3When a wicked person arrives, shame comes with him.
And shame causes people to speak against you.
4The words that you speak are like the deep water of the sea.
If they are wise words, they are like a cool stream.
5Do not refuse to punish wicked people. That would not be good.
Also, do not punish anyone who has not done anything wrong.
6When a fool speaks, he starts an argument.
He is asking for someone to beat him with a stick.
7When a fool speaks, he is destroying himself.
His own words are a trap that catches him.
8We love to hear other people's secrets.
They seem like good food that we can enjoy.
9A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things.
10The name of the Lord is like a strong tower.
Righteous people can run there, and then they will be safe.
11Rich people think that their money makes them safe,
like high, strong walls round a city.
12If you become proud, something will soon destroy you.
But if you are humble, you will soon receive honour.
13Listen carefully before you answer.
If you answer too quickly, you will be ashamed like a fool.
14When someone is ill, his spirit will keep him strong.
But if his spirit has lost hope, he cannot stay strong.
15Wise people are always learning something new.
16A gift will give you a chance to meet new people.
Important people may become your friends.
17You will always believe the first person to speak in court,
until the other person starts to ask him questions.
18If two powerful people have an argument,
you may have to throw dice to decide who is right.
19If you insult a relative,
it will be difficult to become friends with him again.
Arguments keep people apart,
like the walls of a strong city.
20If you speak words that help people,
they are like good food.
21Words have the power to bring life or death.
So be careful if you talk a lot!
22If you find a wife, you find a good thing.
The Lord has given you something to enjoy.
23A poor person has to ask for help.
But a rich person can insult people.
24A man with many friends may lose them.
But there is a friend who is more faithful than a brother.
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