Proverbs 18

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 18 of 31

¹ He who separates himself seeks to gain his own desire; he breaks out against all sound wisdom.

² A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in uncovering his heart.

³ When the wicked one comes, scorn also comes, and with shame comes reproach.

⁴ The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters, the fountain of wisdom is a flowing stream.

Chapter Summary

Death and life are in the hand of the tongue.

לָשׁוֹן tongue H3956 · TWOT 1131a

פֶּה mouth H6310 · TWOT 1738

שֵׁם name (of Jehovah) H8034 · TWOT 2405

כְּסִיל fool H3684 · TWOT 1011c

מָדוֹן strife, contention H4066 · TWOT 426c

חׇכְמָה wisdom H2451 · TWOT 647a

Cross-Examination in a Dispute

The first person to present his cause in a dispute seems just, until his neighbor arrives and examines his claims.

Proverbs 18:17

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