Proverbs 18:1-5

King James Version

18 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.

²A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

³When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

⁴The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

⁵It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

Proverbs 18:1-5

New International Version

18 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends
and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.

²Fools find no pleasure in understanding
but delight in airing their own opinions.^(A)

³When wickedness comes, so does contempt,
and with shame comes reproach.

⁴The words of the mouth are deep waters,^(B)
but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.

⁵It is not good to be partial to the wicked^(C)
and so deprive the innocent of justice.^(D)

18 A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire;
He rages against all ^[a]wise judgment.

²A fool has no delight in understanding,
But in expressing his ^(A)own heart.

³When the wicked comes, contempt comes also;
And with dishonor comes reproach.

⁴^(B)The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;
^(C)The wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook.

⁵It is not good to show partiality to the wicked,
Or to overthrow the righteous in ^(D)judgment.

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