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# Chapter 18
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1 Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire;
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he breaks out against all sound judgment.
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2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
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but only in expressing his opinion.
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3 When wickedness comes, contempt comes also,
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and with dishonor comes disgrace.
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4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters;
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the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
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5 It is not good to be partial to the wicked
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or to deprive the righteous of justice.
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6 A fool's lips walk into a fight,
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and his mouth invites a beating.
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7 A fool's mouth is his ruin,
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and his lips are a snare to his soul.
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8 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
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they go down into the inner parts of the body.
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9 Whoever is slack in his work
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is a brother to him who destroys.
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10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
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the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
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11 A rich man's wealth is his strong city,
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and like a high wall in his imagination.
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12 Before destruction a man's heart is haughty,
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but humility comes before honor.
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13 If one gives an answer before he hears,
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it is his folly and shame.
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14 A man's spirit will endure sickness,
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but a crushed spirit who can bear?
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15 An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
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and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
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16 A man's gift makes room for him
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and brings him before the great.
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17 The one who states his case first seems right,
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until the other comes and examines him.
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18 The lot puts an end to quarrels
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and decides between powerful contenders.
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19 A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city,
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and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
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20 From the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach is satisfied;
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he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.
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21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
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and those who love it will eat its fruits.
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22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing
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and obtains favor from the Lord.
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23 The poor use entreaties,
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but the rich answer roughly.
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24 A man of many companions may come to ruin,
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but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. |