Proverbs - douay rheims

Chapter 18

¹ He that hath a mind to depart from a friend seeketh occasions: he shall ever be subject to reproach.
² A fool receiveth not the words of prudence: unless thou say those things which are in his heart.
³ The wicked man when he is come into the depth of sine, contemneth: but ignominy and reproach follow him.
⁴ Words from the mouth of a men are as deep water: and the fountain of wisdom as an overflowing stream.
⁵ It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to decline from the truth of judgment.
⁶ The lips of a fool intermeddle with strife: and his mouth provoketh quarrels.
⁷ The mouth of a fool is his destruction: and his lips are the ruin of his soul.
⁸ The words of the double tongued are as if they were harmless: and they reach even to the inner parts of the bowels. Fear casteth down the slothful: and the souls of the effeminate shall be hungry.
⁹ He that is loose and slack in his work, is the brother of him that wasteth his own works.
¹⁰ The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the just runneth to it, and shall be exalted.
¹¹ The substance of the rich man is the city of his strength, and as a strong wall compassing him about.
¹² Before destruction, the heart of a man is exalted: and before he be glorified, it is humbled.
¹³ He that answereth before he heareth sheweth himself to be a fool, and worthy of confusion.
¹⁴ The spirit of a man upholdeth his infirmity: but a spirit that is easily angered, who can bear?
¹⁵ A wise heart shall acquire knowledge: and the ear of the wise seeketh instruction.
¹⁶ A man's gift enlargeth his may, and maketh him room before princes.
¹⁷ The just is first accuser of himself: his friend cometh, and shall search him.
¹⁸ The lot suppresseth contentions, and determineth even between the mighty.
¹⁹ A brother that is helped by his brother, is like a strong city: and judgments are like the bars of cities.
²⁰ Of the fruit of a man's mouth shall his belly be satisfied: and the offspring of his lips shall fill him.
²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue: they that love it, shall eat the fruits thereof.
²² He that hath found a good wife, hath found a good thing, and shall receive a pleasure from the Lord. He that driveth away a good wife, driveth away a good thing: but he that keepeth an adulteress, is foolish and wicked.
²³ The poor will speak with supplications, and the rich will speak roughly.
²⁴ A man amiable in society, shall be more friendly than a brother.

Proverbs - webster

Chapter 18

¹ Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
² A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may reveal itself.
³ When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
⁴ The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the well-spring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
⁵ It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
⁶ A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
⁷ A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
⁸ The words of a tale-bearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
⁹ He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
¹⁰ The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
¹¹ The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own conceit.
¹² Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility.
¹³ He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame to him.
¹⁴ The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
¹⁵ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
¹⁶ A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
¹⁷ He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him.
¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
²⁰ A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; 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 love it shall eat the fruit of it.
²² Whoever findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favor from the LORD.
²³ The poor useth entreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
²⁴ A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

Proverbs - world english bible

Chapter 18

¹ unfriendly man pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.
² fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.
³ wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace.
⁴ words of a man's mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
⁵ be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice.
⁶ fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.
⁷ fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
⁸ words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person's innermost parts.
⁹ who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.
¹⁰ name of Yahweh is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.
¹¹ rich man's wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.
¹² destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.
¹³ who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
¹⁴ man's spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?
¹⁵ heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
¹⁶ man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
¹⁷ who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.
¹⁸ lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.
¹⁹ brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city; and disputes are like the bars of a castle.
²⁰ man's stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.
²¹ and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.
²² finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh.
²³ poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.
²⁴ man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Proverbs - darby

Chapter 18

¹ He that separateth himself seeketh [his] pleasure, he is vehement against all sound wisdom.
² A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.
³ When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
⁴ 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 wrong the righteous in judgment.
⁶ A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
⁷ A fool's mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
⁸ The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
⁹ He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.
¹⁰ The name of Jehovah is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
¹¹ The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination.
¹² Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour [goeth] humility.
¹³ He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
¹⁴ The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
¹⁵ The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
¹⁶ A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
¹⁷ 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 parteth between the mighty.
¹⁹ A brother offended is [harder to be won] than a strong city; and contentions are as the bars of a palace.
²⁰ 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 the tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
²² Whoso hath found a wife hath found a good thing, and hath obtained favour from Jehovah.
²³ He that is poor speaketh with supplications, but the rich answereth roughly.
²⁴ A man of [many] friends will come to ruin but there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother.

Proverbs - american standard version

Chapter 18

¹ He that separateth himself seeketh [his own] desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.
² A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.
³ When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, And with ignominy [cometh] reproach.
⁴ The words of a man's mouth are [as] deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is [as] a flowing brook.
⁵ To respect the person of the wicked is not good, [Nor] to turn aside the righteous in judgment.
⁶ A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.
⁷ A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
⁸ The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
⁹ He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.
¹⁰ The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
¹¹ The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.
¹² Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor [goeth] humility.
¹³ He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
¹⁴ The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?
¹⁵ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
¹⁶ A man's gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.
¹⁷ He that pleadeth his cause first [seemeth] just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.
¹⁹ A brother offended [is harder to be won] than a strong city; And [such] contentions are like the bars of a castle.
²⁰ A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.
²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
²² Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, And obtaineth favor of Jehovah.
²³ The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.
²⁴ He that maketh many friends [doeth it] to his own destruction; But there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

Proverbs - basic english

Chapter 18

¹ He who keeps himself separate for his private purpose goes against all good sense.
² A foolish man has no pleasure in good sense, but only to let what is in his heart come to light.
³ When the evil-doer comes, a low opinion comes with him, and with the loss of honour comes shame.
⁴ The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters: the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.
⁵ To have respect for the person of the evil-doer is not good, or to give a wrong decision against the upright.
⁶ A foolish man's lips are a cause of fighting, and his mouth makes him open to blows.
⁷ The mouth of a foolish man is his destruction, and his lips are a net for his soul.
⁸ The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, and go down into the inner parts of the stomach.
⁹ He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction.
¹⁰ The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the upright man running into it is safe.
¹¹ The property of a man of wealth is his strong town, and it is as a high wall in the thoughts of his heart.
¹² Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit.
¹³ To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame.
¹⁴ The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up?
¹⁵ The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.
¹⁶ A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men.
¹⁷ The man who first puts his cause before the judge seems to be in the right; but then his neighbour comes and puts his cause in its true light.
¹⁸ The decision of chance puts an end to argument, parting the strong.
¹⁹ A brother wounded is like a strong town, and violent acts are like a locked tower.
²⁰ With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be full; the produce of his lips will be his in full measure.
²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those to whom it is dear will have its fruit for their food.
²² Whoever gets a wife gets a good thing, and has the approval of the Lord.
²³ The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer.
²⁴ There are friends who may be a man's destruction, but there is a lover who keeps nearer than a brother.