Proverbs 18:4-12

New King James Version

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

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

⁶ A fool’s lips enter into contention,
And his mouth calls for blows.
^7 (D)A fool’s mouth is his destruction,
And his lips are the snare of his ^(E)soul.
^8 (F)The words of a ^[a]talebearer are like ^[b]tasty trifles,
And they go down into the ^[c]inmost body.

⁹ He who is slothful in his work
Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.

¹⁰ The name of the Lord is a strong ^(G)tower;
The righteous run to it and are ^[d]safe.
¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
And like a high wall in his own esteem.

^12 (H)Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty,
And before honor is humility.