Proverbs 18:12-22

1. 12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

2. 13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

3. 14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

4. 15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

5. 16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

6. 17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

7. 18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

8. 19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

9. 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.

10. 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

11. 22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

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