18:1  He who separates himself seeks {his own} desire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom.

18:2  A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind.

18:3  When a wicked man comes, contempt also comes, And with dishonor {comes} scorn.

18:4  The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

18:5  To show partiality to the wicked is not good, {Nor} to thrust aside the righteous in judgment.

18:6  A fool's lips bring strife, And his mouth calls for blows.

18:7  A fool's mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul.

18:8  The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.

18:9  He also who is slack in his work Is brother to him who destroys.

18:10  The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe.

18:11  A rich man's wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination.

18:12  Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility {goes} before honor.

18:13  He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him.

18:14  The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But {as for} a broken spirit who can bear it?

18:15  The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

18:16  A man's gift makes room for him And brings him before great men.

18:17  The first to plead his case {seems} right, {Until} another comes and examines him.

18:18  The {cast} lot puts an end to strife And decides between the mighty ones.

18:19  A brother offended {is harder to be won} than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a citadel.

18:20  With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied {with} the product of his lips.

18:21  Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.

18:22  He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from the LORD.

18:23  The poor man utters supplications, But the rich man answers roughly.

18:24  A man of {too many} friends {comes} to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.