Holman Christian Standard Bible

Proverbs 18:1-8 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

1. One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;he rebels against all sound judgment.

2. A fool does not delight in understanding,but only wants to show off his opinions.

3. When a wicked man comes, contempt also does,and along with dishonor, disgrace.

4. The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters, a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom.

5. It is not good to show partiality to the guilty by perverting the justice due the innocent.

6. A fool’s lips lead to strife,and his mouth provokes a beating.

7. A fool’s mouth is his devastation,and his lips are a trap for his life.

8. A gossip’s words are like choice foodthat goes down to one’s innermost being.