Prov 18
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A man who wishes to separate from friends seeks excuses; but at all times he will
be liable to reproach.
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A senseless man feels no need of wisdom, for he is rather led by folly.
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When an ungodly man comes into a depth of evils, he despises them; but dishonour and
reproach come upon him.
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A word in the heart of a man is a deep water, and a river and fountain of life spring
forth.
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It is not good to accept the person of the ungodly, nor is it holy to pervert justice
in judgement.
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The lips of a fool bring him into troubles, and his bold mouth calls for death.
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A fool’s mouth is ruin to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
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Fear casts down the slothful; and the souls of the effeminate shall hunger.
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A man who helps not himself by his labour is brother of him whom ruins himself.
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The name of the Lord is of great strength; and the righteous Gr. having run running to it are exalted.
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The wealth of a rich man is a strong city; and its glory casts a broad shadow.
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Before ruin a man’s heart is exalted, and before honour it is humble.
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Whoso answers a word before he hears a cause, it is folly and reproach to him.
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A wise servant calms a man’s anger; but who can endure a faint-hearted man?
15
The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; and the ears of the wise seek
understanding.
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A man’s gift See Ps 119:32 enlarges him, and seats him among princes.
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A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, but Comp. Mr 14 ult. and margin, with 2 Ti 4:14-17 when he
has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved.
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A silent man quells strifes, and determines between great powers.
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A brother helped by a brother is as a strong and high city; and is as strong as a
well-founded palace.
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A man fills his belly with the fruits of his mouth; and he shall be satisfied with
the fruits of his lips.
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Life and death are in the power of the tongue; and they that rule it shall eat the
fruits thereof.
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He who has found a good wife has found favours, and has received gladness from God.
(18:22AA)Heb. omits this verse He who puts away a good wife, puts away a Gr. plural good thing, and he who keeps an adulteress
is foolish and ungodly.
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