Proverbs 18 - NRSV & NLT

A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing personal opinion. Proverbs 18:2

A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing personal opinion. Proverbs 18:2	Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. speaking wisdom selfishness
A fool's lips bring strife, and a fool's mouth invites a flogging. Proverbs 18:6	Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating. speaking wisdom

The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body. Proverbs 18:8	Rumors are dainty morsels that sink deep into one’s heart. gossip speaking
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10	The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe. God safety protection
The wealth of the rich is their strong city; in their imagination it is like a high wall. Proverbs 18:11	The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense; they imagine it to be a high wall of safety. money materialism
Before destruction one's heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor. Proverbs 18:12	Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor. humility pride
A gift opens doors; it gives access to the great. Proverbs 18:16	Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people! reward giving
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. Proverbs 18:21	The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences. speaking blessing self-control
He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord. Proverbs 18:22	The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the Lord. blessing marriage seeking
Some friends play at friendship but a true friend sticks closer than one's nearest kin. Proverbs 18:24	There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother. friendship family