Proverbs 18 - WEB & NKJV

A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion. Proverbs 18:2

A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion. Proverbs 18:2	A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart. speaking wisdom selfishness
A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings. Proverbs 18:6	A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows. speaking wisdom

The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person’s innermost parts. Proverbs 18:8	The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body. gossip speaking
Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe. Proverbs 18:10	The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. God safety protection
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination. Proverbs 18:11	The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem. money materialism
Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility. Proverbs 18:12	Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And 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; those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:21	Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. speaking blessing self-control
Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh. Proverbs 18:22	He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from the Lord. blessing marriage seeking
A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24	A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. friendship family