Proverbs 18:9-16
English Standard Version
9 Whoever is slack in his work
is a (A)brother to him who destroys.
10 (B)The name of the Lord is (C)a strong tower;
the righteous man runs into it and (D)is safe.
11 (E)A rich man's wealth is his strong city,
and like a high wall in his imagination.
12 (F)Before destruction a man's heart is haughty,
but (G)humility comes before honor.
13 If one gives an answer (H)before he hears,
it is his folly and shame.
14 A man's spirit will endure sickness,
but (I)a crushed spirit who can bear?
15 An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16 A man's (J)gift makes room for him
and brings him before the great.
Proverbs 18:9-16
New International Version
9 One who is slack in his work
is brother to one who destroys.(A)
11 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city;(D)
they imagine it a wall too high to scale.
12 Before a downfall the heart is haughty,
but humility comes before honor.(E)
13 To answer before listening—
that is folly and shame.(F)
14 The human spirit can endure in sickness,
but a crushed spirit who can bear?(G)
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,(H)
for the ears of the wise seek it out.
16 A gift(I) opens the way
and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.
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