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Proverbs 18:10-20
English Standard Version
Proverbs 18:10-20
English Standard Version
10 (A)The name of the Lord is (B)a strong tower;
the righteous man runs into it and (C)is safe.
11 (D)A rich man's wealth is his strong city,
and like a high wall in his imagination.
12 (E)Before destruction a man's heart is haughty,
but (F)humility comes before honor.
13 If one gives an answer (G)before he hears,
it is his folly and shame.
14 A man's spirit will endure sickness,
but (H)a crushed spirit who can bear?
15 An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16 A man's (I)gift makes room for him
and brings him before the great.
17 The one who states his case first seems right,
until the other comes and examines him.
18 (J)The lot puts an end to quarrels
and decides between powerful contenders.
19 A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city,
and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
20 (K)From the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach is satisfied;
he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.
Proverbs 18:10-20
New International Version
Proverbs 18:10-20
New International Version
11 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city;(C)
they imagine it a wall too high to scale.
12 Before a downfall the heart is haughty,
but humility comes before honor.(D)
13 To answer before listening—
that is folly and shame.(E)
14 The human spirit can endure in sickness,
but a crushed spirit who can bear?(F)
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,(G)
for the ears of the wise seek it out.
16 A gift(H) opens the way
and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.
17 In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right,
until someone comes forward and cross-examines.
18 Casting the lot settles disputes(I)
and keeps strong opponents apart.
19 A brother wronged(J) is more unyielding than a fortified city;
disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.
20 From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled;
with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.(K)
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