Proverbs: Chapter 18:1-24 of 31 (KJV)

Pray for God’s Wisdom and Understanding,
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Of Prudence and Discretion

Proverbs 18:1
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.

Proverbs 18:2
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

Proverbs 18:3
When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

Proverbs 18:4
The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

Proverbs 18:5
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

Proverbs 18:6
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

Proverbs 18:7
A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

Proverbs 18:8
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

Proverbs 18:9
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

Proverbs 18:11
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

Proverbs 18:12
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

Proverbs 18:13
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it it is folly and shame unto him.

Proverbs 18:14
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

Proverbs 18:16
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

Proverbs 18:17
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

Proverbs 18:18
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

Proverbs 18:19
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

Proverbs 18:20
A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Proverbs 18:22
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

Proverbs 18:23
The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

Proverbs 18:24
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

Thanking God for teaching us his Word, Amen.
End of Proverbs Chapter 18/31.