Proverbs 18:1-11
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1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
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2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
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3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
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4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
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5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
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6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
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7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
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8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
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9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
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10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
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11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.