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Chapter 18
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One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound wisdom.
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A fool does not delight in understanding, but only wants to show off his opinions.
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When a wicked person comes, contempt also comes, and along with dishonor, derision.
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The words of a person's mouth are deep waters, a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom.
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It is not good to show partiality to the guilty, denying an innocent person justice.
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A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth provokes a beating.
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A fool's mouth is his devastation, and his lips are a trap for his life.
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A gossip's words are like choice food that goes down to one's innermost being.
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The one who is lazy in his work is brother to a vandal.
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The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected.
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The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; in his imagination it is like a high wall.
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Before his downfall a person's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
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The one who gives an answer before he listens-- this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
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A person's spirit can endure sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
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The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.
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A person's gift opens doors for him and brings him before the great.
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The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates powerful opponents.
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An offended brother is harder to reach than a fortified city, and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.
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From the fruit of a person's mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is filled with the product of his lips.
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Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
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A man who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.
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The poor person pleads, but the rich one answers roughly.
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One with many friends may be harmed, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.