New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (nwt, en_US, 2013)

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Proverbs, 18

1 Whoever isolates himself pursues his own selfish desires; He rejects*1 all practical wisdom.

  1. Or “shows contempt for.”

2 A stupid person takes no pleasure in understanding; He would rather disclose what is in his heart.

3 When a wicked person comes, contempt also comes, And along with dishonor there is disgrace.

4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

5 It is not good to show partiality to the wicked one Or to deprive the righteous one of justice.

6 The speech of the stupid one leads to quarrels, And his mouth invites a beating.

7 The mouth of the stupid is his ruin, And his lips are a snare for his life.*1

  1. Or “soul.”

8 The words of a slanderer are like tasty morsels;*1 They are gulped right down into the stomach.

  1. Or “like things to be swallowed greedily.”

9 Whoever is lazy in his work Is a brother to the one who causes ruin.

10 The name of Jehovah is a strong tower. Into it the righteous one runs and receives protection.*1

  1. Lit., “is raised high,” that is, out of reach, safe.

11 The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; It is like a protective wall in his imagination.

12 Before a crash a man’s heart is lofty, And before glory there is humility.

13 When anyone replies to a matter before he hears the facts, It is foolish and humiliating.

14 A person’s spirit can sustain him through illness, But who can bear a crushed spirit?*1

  1. Or “complete despair?”

15 The heart of the understanding one acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks to find knowledge.

16 A man’s gift opens the way for him; It gives him access to great people.

17 The first to state his case seems right, Until the other party comes and cross-examines him.*1

  1. Or “searches him through.”

18 Casting lots puts an end to disputes And decides between*1 strong opponents.

  1. Lit., “separates.”

19 A brother offended is more unyielding than a fortified city, And there are disputes like the bars of a fortress.

20 From the fruitage of a man’s speech*1 his stomach will be filled; He will be satisfied with what his lips produce.

  1. Lit., “mouth.”

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; Those who love to use it will eat its fruitage.

22 The one who finds a good wife has found something good, And he receives Jehovah’s favor.*1

  1. Or “goodwill.”

23 The poor man implores when speaking, But the rich man answers harshly.

24 There are companions ready to crush one another, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

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