Lessons about wisdom

Proverbs

Keith Simons

Chapter 18

v1 An unfriendly man is selfish.

He is not sensible.

v2 A fool does not like knowledge.

A fool likes to speak his own opinions.

v3 The words ‘evil’ and ‘hate’ belong together.

The words ‘shame’ and ‘punishment’ belong together.

v4 A man’s words are like deep waters.

But wisdom flows like a stream.

v5 Do not prefer evil people!

Be fair to innocent people!

v6 When a fool speaks, he may start an argument.

He deserves a punishment, because of his words.

v7 A fool receives punishment for his words.

His own words cause his problems.

v8 When someone gossips, his words are like a favourite food.

The words, like the food, enter right into a man.

v9 A lazy man will cause trouble.

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