Proverbs 18章 ESV | 微读圣经

1Whoever 18:1 [Jude 19]isolates himself seeks his own desire;

he breaks out against all sound judgment.

2A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,

but only 18:2 ch. 13:16; [Eccles. 10:3]in expressing his opinion.

3When wickedness comes, contempt comes also,

and with dishonor comes disgrace.

4The words of a man’s mouth are 18:4 ch. 20:5deep waters;

the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

5It is not good to 18:5 ch. 24:23; 28:21; Lev. 19:15; Deut. 1:17; Ps. 82:2be partial to18:5 Hebrew to lift the face of the wicked

or to 18:5 See ch. 17:15deprive the righteous of justice.

6A fool’s lips walk into a fight,

and his mouth invites 18:6 See ch. 19:29a beating.

718:7 ch. 10:14; 12:13; 13:3; Ps. 64:8; 140:9; Eccles. 10:12A fool’s mouth is his ruin,

and his lips are a snare to his soul.

818:8 ch. 26:22; [ch. 16:28] The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;

they go down into 18:8 ch. 20:27the inner parts of the body.

9Whoever is slack in his work

is a 18:9 [ch. 28:24]brother to him who destroys.

1018:10 See Ex. 34:5-7The name of the Lord is 18:10 Ps. 61:3; [Ps. 18:2]; See 2 Sam. 22:3a strong tower;

the righteous man runs into it and 18:10 [Ps. 20:1]is safe.

1118:11 See ch. 10:15A rich man’s wealth is his strong city,

and like a high wall in his imagination.

1218:12 See ch. 11:2Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty,

but 18:12 ch. 15:33humility comes before honor.

13If one gives an answer 18:13 [John 7:51]before he hears,

it is his folly and shame.

14A man’s spirit will endure sickness,

but 18:14 ch. 15:13a crushed spirit who can bear?

15An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,

and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

16A man’s 18:16 [Gen. 32:20; 1 Sam. 25:27]; See ch. 17:8gift makes room for him

and brings him before the great.

17The one who states his case first seems right,

until the other comes and examines him.

1818:18 [ch. 16:33]The lot puts an end to quarrels

and decides between powerful contenders.

19A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city,

and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.

2018:20 See ch. 12:14From the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach is satisfied;

he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.

2118:21 Matt. 12:36, 37; [ch. 4:23; 12:13]Death and life are in the power of the tongue,

and those who love it will eat its fruits.

22He who finds 18:22 ch. 12:4; 19:14; See ch. 31:10-31a wife finds 18:22 [Gen. 2:18] a good thing

and 18:22 ch. 8:35obtains favor 18:22 ch. 19:14from the Lord.

23The poor use entreaties,

but 18:23 [James 2:3, 6]the rich answer roughly.

24A man of many companions may come to ruin,

but 18:24 See ch. 17:17there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

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