New Living Translation

Proverbs 18:3-8 New Living Translation (NLT)

3. Doing wrong leads to disgrace,and scandalous behavior brings contempt.

4. Wise words are like deep waters;wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.

5. It is not right to acquit the guiltyor deny justice to the innocent.

6. Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels;they are asking for a beating.

7. The mouths of fools are their ruin;they trap themselves with their lips.

8. Rumors are dainty morselsthat sink deep into one’s heart.