Darby's English Translation

Proverbs 17

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Chapter 18

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  He that separateth himself seeketh [his] pleasure, he is vehement against all sound wisdom.  

 

 

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  A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.  

 

 

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3


 

  When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.  

 

 

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  The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, [and] the fountain of wisdom is a gushing brook.  

 

 

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  It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to wrong the righteous in judgment.  

 

 

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  A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.  

 

 

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  A fool's mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.  

 

 

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  The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.  

 

 

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9


 

  He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.  

 

 

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10


 

  The name of Jehovah is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.  

 

 

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  The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination.  

 

 

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12


 

  Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour [goeth] humility.  

 

 

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13


 

  He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.  

 

 

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14


 

  The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?  

 

 

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15


 

  The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.  

 

 

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16


 

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

 

 

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17


 

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

 

 

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18


 

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

 

 

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19


 

  A brother offended is [harder to be won] than a strong city; and contentions are as the bars of a palace.  

 

 

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20


 

  A man's belly is satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips is he satisfied.  

 

 

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21


 

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

 

 

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22


 

  Whoso hath found a wife hath found a good thing, and hath obtained favour from Jehovah.  

 

 

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23


 

  He that is poor speaketh with supplications, but the rich answereth roughly.  

 

 

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  A man of [many] friends will come to ruin but there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother.  

 

 

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