Proverbs 18
1 For the desire thereof hee will separate himselfe to seeke it, and occupie himselfe in all wisdome.
He that separateth himself seeketh [his] pleasure, he is vehement against all sound wisdom.
2 A foole hath no delite in vnderstanding: but that his heart may be discouered.
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.
3 When the wicked commeth, then commeth contempt, and with the vile man reproch.
When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
4 The words of a mans mouth are like deepe waters, and the welspring of wisdome is like a flowing riuer.
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, [and] the fountain of wisdom is a gushing brook.
5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to cause ye righteous to fall in iudgement.
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to wrong the righteous in judgment.
6 A fooles lips come with strife, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
7 A fooles mouth is his owne destruction, and his lips are a snare for his soule.
A fool's mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
8 The wordes of a tale bearer are as flatterings, and they goe downe into the bowels of the belly.
The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9 He also that is slouthfull in his worke, is euen the brother of him that is a great waster.
He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.
10 The Name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth vnto it, and is exalted.
The name of Jehovah is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11 The rich mans riches are his strong citie: and as an hie wall in his imagination.
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination.
12 Before destruction the heart of a man is hautie, and before glory goeth lowlines.
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour [goeth] humility.
13 He that answereth a matter before hee heare it, it is folly and shame vnto him.
He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
14 The spirit of a man will susteine his infirmitie: but a wounded spirit who can beare it?
The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
15 A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the eare of the wise seeketh learning.
The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16 A mans gift enlargeth him, and leadeth him before great men.
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17 He that is first in his owne cause, is iust: then commeth his neighbour, and maketh inquirie of him.
He that is first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and maketh a partition among the mightie.
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
19 A brother offended is harder to winne then a strong citie, and their contentions are like the barre of a palace.
A brother offended is [harder to be won] than a strong city; and contentions are as the bars of a palace.
20 With the fruite of a mans mouth shall his belly be satisfied, and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
A man's belly is satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips is he satisfied.
21 Death and life are in the power of ye tongue, and they that loue it, shall eate the fruite thereof.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
22 He that findeth a wife, findeth a good thing, and receiueth fauour of the Lord.
Whoso hath found a wife hath found a good thing, and hath obtained favour from Jehovah.
23 The poore speaketh with prayers: but the rich answereth roughly.
He that is poor speaketh with supplications, but the rich answereth roughly.
24 A man that hath friends, ought to shew him selfe friendly: for a friend is neerer then a brother.
A man of [many] friends will come to ruin but there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother.
