Proverbs 18: There is a Friend, Closer than a Brother

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One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;he rebels against all sound judgment.2 A fool does not delight in understanding,but only wants to show off his opinions.[a]3 When a wicked man comes, contempt also does,and along with dishonor, disgrace.4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters,a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom.[b]5 It is not good to show partiality to the guiltyby perverting the justice due the innocent.6 A fool’s lips lead to strife,and his mouth provokes a beating.7 A fool’s mouth is his devastation,and his lips are a trap for his life.8 A gossip’s words are like choice foodthat goes down to one’s innermost being.[c]9 The one who is truly lazy in his workis brother to a vandal.[d]10 The name of Yahweh is a strong tower;the righteous run to it and are protected.[e]11 A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city;in his imagination it is like a high wall.12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud,but humility comes before honor.13 The one who gives an answer before he listens—this is foolishness and disgrace for him.14 A man’s spirit can endure sickness,but who can survive a broken spirit?15 The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,and the ear of the wise seeks it.16 A gift opens doors[f] for a manand brings him before the great.17 The first to state his case seems rightuntil another comes and cross-examines him.18 Casting the lot ends quarrelsand separates powerful opponents.19 An offended brother is harder to reach[g]than a fortified city,and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.20 From the fruit of his mouth a man’s stomach is satisfied;he is filled with the product of his lips.21 Life and death are in the power of the tongue,and those who love it will eat its fruit.22 A man who finds a wife finds a good thingand obtains favor from the Lord.23 The poor man pleads,but the rich one answers roughly.24 A man with many friends may be harmed,[h]but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.Footnotes* Proverbs 18:2 Lit to uncover his heart* Proverbs 18:4 Or waters; a fountain of wisdom is a flowing river.* Proverbs 18:8 Lit to the chambers of the belly* Proverbs 18:9 Lit master of destruction* Proverbs 18:10 Lit raised high* Proverbs 18:16 Lit gift makes room* Proverbs 18:19 LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg read is stronger* Proverbs 18:24 Some LXX mss, Syr, Tg, Vg read friends must be friendly Get full access to Morning Proverb at morningproverb.substack.com/subscribe

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