The Scriptures 1998

Proverbs 18:3-12 The Scriptures 1998 (ISR98)

3. When a wrong one comes, scorn comes too. And with shame comes reproach.

4. The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a flowing stream.

5. It is not good to show partiality to the wrong, Or to turn aside the righteous in right-ruling.

6. A fool’s lips enter into strife, And his mouth calls for blows.

7. A fool’s mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his life.

8. The words of a slanderer are like delicacies, And they go down into the inner parts of the heart.

9. Also, he who is slack in his work Is a brother of a master destroyer.

10. The Name of יהוה is a strong tower; The righteous run into it and are safe.

11. The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination.

12. Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before esteem is humility.