Proverbs 18:7-16

21st Century King James Version

⁷ A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

⁸ The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

⁹ He that is slothful in his work is a brother to him that is a great waster.

¹⁰ The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runneth into it and is safe.

¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his stronghold, and as a high wall in his own conceit.

¹² Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before honor is humility.

¹³ He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit, who can bear?

¹⁵ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶ A man’s gift maketh room for him and bringeth him before great men.