=====Proverbs / Spreuken 18 ===== ^ [[bijbels:kjv:|Terug naar Bijbel index]] ^ [[bijbels:kjv:tekst:spreuken|Terug naar Boek index]] ^ \\ \\ [[commentaar:spreuken18-1|1]] Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken18-2|2]] A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken18-3|3]] When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken18-4|4]] The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken18-5|5]] It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken18-6|6]] A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken18-7|7]] A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken18-8|8]] The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken18-9|9]] He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken18-10|10]] The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken18-11|11]] The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken18-12|12]] Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken18-13|13]] He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken18-14|14]] The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? \\ [[commentaar:spreuken18-15|15]] The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken18-16|16]] A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken18-17|17]] He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken18-18|18]] The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken18-19|19]] A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken18-20|20]] A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken18-21|21]] Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken18-22|22]] Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken18-23|23]] The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken18-24|24]] A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. ^ [[spreuken17| vorig hoofdstuk]] ^ [[spreuken19|volgend hoofdstuk]] ^