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Proverbs 18

1.For the desire thereof he will aseparate him self to seek it, and occupy him self in all wisdom.
2.A fool hath no delight in understanding: but that his heart may be bdiscovered.
3.When the wicked cometh, then cometh ccontempt, and with the vile man reproach.
4.The words of a man’s mouth are like deep dwaters, and the well spring of wisdom is like a flowing river.
5.It is not good to eaccept the person of the wicked, to cause the righteous to fall in judgment.
6.A fool’s lips come with strife, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
7.A fool’s mouth is his own destruction, and his lips are a snare for his soul.
8.The words of a tale bearer are as flatterings, and they go down into fthe bowels of the belly.
9.He also that is slothful in his work, is even the brother to him that is a great waster.
10.The Name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth gunto it, and is exalted.
11.*The rich man’s riches are his strong city: and as an high wall in his imagination.
12.*Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before glory goeth lowliness.
13.*He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
14.The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity: but ha wounded spirit, who can bear it?
15.The wise heart getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh learning.
16.A man’s gift ienlargeth him, & leadeth him before great men.
17.kHe that is first in his own cause, is just: then cometh his neighbour, and maketh inquiry of him.
18.The lot lcauseth contentions to cease, and mmaketh a partition among the mighty.
19.A brother offended is harder to win then a strong city, and their contentions are like the nbar of a palace.
20.With the fruit of a man’s mouth shall his belly be satisfied and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
21.Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that olove it, shall eat the fruit thereof.
22.He that findeth a pwife, findeth a good thing, and receiveth favour of the Lord.
23.The poor speaketh with prayers: but the rich answereth roughly.
24.A man that hath friends, ought to shew him self friendly: for a friend is nearer qthen a brother.

Notes

1-a.
He that loves wisdom, will separate himself from all impediments, and give himself wholly to seek it.
2-b.
That is, that he may talk licentiously of whatever comes to mind.
3-c.
Meaning, such one as condemns all others.
4-d.
Which can never be drawn empty, but bring ever profit.
5-e.
That is, to favour him and support him.
8-f.
They are soon believed and enter most deeply.
10-g.
He shows what is the refuge of the godly against all troubles.
11-*.
Chap. 10.15.
12-*.
Chap. 16.18.
13-*.
Eccle. 11.8.
14-h.
The mind can well bear the infirmity of the body, but when the spirit is wounded, it is a thing most hard to sustain.
16-i.
Gets him liberty to speak, and favour of them that are most in estimation.
17-k.
He that speaks first, is best heard of the wicked judge, but when his adversary inquires out the matter, it turns to his shame.
18-l.
If a controversy can not otherwise be decided, it is best to cast lots: to know who’s the thing shall be.
18-m.
Appeases their controversy, which are so stout that can not otherwise be pacified.
19-n.
Which for the strength thereof will not bow nor yield.
21-o.
By the using of the tongue well or evil, comes the fruit thereof either good or bad.
22-p.
He that is joined with a virtuous woman in marriage, is blessed of the Lord, as Chap. 19.14.
24-q.
That is, oft times such are found which are more ready to do pleasure then he that is more bound by duty.