Proverbs 18 - NKJV & WEB

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 has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion. speaking wisdom selfishness
A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows. Proverbs 18:6	A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings. speaking wisdom

The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body. Proverbs 18:8	The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person’s innermost parts. gossip speaking
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10	Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe. 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 rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination. money materialism
Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility. Proverbs 18:12	Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility. humility pride
A man’s gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men. Proverbs 18:16	A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men. reward giving
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:21	Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit. speaking blessing self-control
He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from the Lord. Proverbs 18:22	Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh. 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	A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. friendship family