Provérbios 18

1 A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire;

He rages against all wise judgment.

2 A fool has no delight in understanding,

But in expressing his *Eccl. 10:3own heart.

3 When the wicked comes, contempt comes also;

And with dishonor comes reproach.

4 *Prov. 10:11The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;

*(James 3:17)The wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook.

5 Itis not good to show partiality to the wicked,

Or to overthrow the righteous in *Lev. 19:15; Deut. 1:17; 16:19; Ps. 82:2; Prov. 17:15judgment.

6 A fool’s lips enter into contention,

And his mouth calls for blows.

7 *Ps. 64:8; 140:9; Prov. 10:14A fool’s mouth is his destruction,

And his lips are the snare of his *Eccl. 10:12soul.

8 *Prov. 12:18The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles,

And they go down into the inmost body.

9 He who is slothful in his work

Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.

10 The name of the Lordis a strong *2 Sam. 22:2, 3, 33; Ps. 18:2; 61:3; 91:2; 144:2tower;

The righteous run to it and are safe.

11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,

And like a high wall in his own esteem.

12 *Prov. 15:33; 16:18Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty,

And before honor is humility.

13 He who answers a matter before he hears it,

It is folly and shame to him.

14 The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness,

But who can bear a broken spirit?