Good News Bible

Proverbs 18:17-22 Good News Bible (GNB)

17. The first to speak in court always seems right until his opponent begins to question him.

18. If two powerful men are opposing each other in court, casting lots can settle the issue.

19. Help your relatives and they will protect you like a strong city wall, but if you quarrel with them, they will close their doors to you.

20. You will have to live with the consequences of everything you say.

21. What you say can preserve life or destroy it; so you must accept the consequences of your words.

22. Find a wife and you find a good thing; it shows that the Lord is good to you.