Proverbs 18 - NKJV & NCB

A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart. Proverbs 18:2

A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart. Proverbs 18:2	A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only delights in expressing his own opinions. speaking wisdom selfishness
A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows. Proverbs 18:6	The lips of a fool cause strife, and his mouth provokes a flogging. speaking wisdom

The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body. Proverbs 18:8	The whispers of a gossiper are tasty morsels that corrode one’s inner being. gossip speaking
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10	The name of the Lord is a tower of strength; the upright man runs to it and finds refuge. God safety protection
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem. Proverbs 18:11	The wealth of a rich man is his stronghold; he regards it as a high wall that cannot be scaled. money materialism
Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility. Proverbs 18:12	A man is haughty until disaster overtakes him, but humility comes before honors. humility pride
A man’s gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men. Proverbs 18:16	A gift opens doors for the giver and wins him access to the powerful. reward giving
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:21	The tongue has the power over life and death; those who cherish it will enjoy its fruits. speaking blessing self-control
He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from the Lord. Proverbs 18:22	One who finds a wife finds happiness and receives favor from the Lord. blessing marriage seeking
A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24	Some friends can lead us to ruin, but a true friend is closer than a brother. friendship family