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0 (240) - 24 proverb 17 chapter.
The discerning sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on
the ends of the earth.
1 (241) - 25 proverb 17 chapter.
A foolish son is a grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore
him.
2 (242) - 26 proverb 17 chapter.
To impose a fine on a righteous man is not good, nor to strike the noble
for their uprightness.
3 (243) - 27 proverb 17 chapter.
Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit
is a man of understanding.
4 (244) - 28 proverb 17 chapter.
Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips,
he is deemed intelligent.
5 (245) - 01 proverb 18 chapter.
Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all
sound judgment.
6 (246) - 02 proverb 18 chapter.
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his
opinion.
7 (247) - 03 proverb 18 chapter.
When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes
disgrace.
8 (248) - 04 proverb 18 chapter.
The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a
bubbling brook.
9 (249) - 05 proverb 18 chapter.
It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the righteous of
justice.
10 (250) - 06 proverb 18 chapter.
A fool’s lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating.
11 (251) - 07 proverb 18 chapter.
A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
12 (252) - the absent proverb.
The fear deposes lazy, and effeminate souls will starve.
13 (253) - 08 proverb 18 chapter.
The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into
the inner parts of the body.
14 (254) - 09 proverb 18 chapter.
Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys.
15 (255) - 10 proverb 18 chapter.
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it
and is safe.
16 (256) - 11 proverb 18 chapter.
A rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his
imagination.
17 (257) - 12 proverb 18 chapter.
Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty, but humility comes before
honor.
18 (258) - 13 proverb 18 chapter.
If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.
19 (259) - 14 proverb 18 chapter.
A man’s spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?
20 (260) - 15 proverb 18 chapter.
An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks
knowledge.
21 (261) - 16 proverb 18 chapter.
A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.
22 (262) - 17 proverb 18 chapter.
The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and
examines him.
23 (263) - 18 proverb 18 chapter.
The lot puts an end to quarrels and decides between powerful contenders.
24 (264) - 19 proverb 18 chapter.
A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling
is like the bars of a castle.
25 (265) - 20 proverb 18 chapter.
From the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied
by the yield of his lips.
26 (266) - 21 proverb 18 chapter.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will
eat its fruits.
27 (267) - 22 proverb 18 chapter.
He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.
This proverb has a comment: "Whoever expels a kind wife, he expels happiness, and whoever maintaining a mistress is mad and impious".
28 (268) - 23 proverb 18 chapter.
The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly.
29 (269) - 24 proverb 18 chapter.
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who
sticks closer than a brother.
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