Proverbs 18:4-12 God's Word Translation (GW)

4. The words of a person’s mouth are like deep waters.The fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.

5. It is not good to be partial toward a wicked person,thereby depriving an innocent person of justice.

6. By talking, a fool gets into an argument,and his mouth invites a beating.

7. A fool’s mouth is his ruin.His lips are a trap to his soul.

8. The words of a gossip are swallowed greedily,and they go down into a person’s innermost being.

9. Whoever is lazy in his work is related to a vandal.

10. The name of the Lord is a strong tower.A righteous person runs to it and is safe.

11. A rich person’s wealth is his strong cityand is like a high wall in his imagination.

12. Before destruction a person’s heart is arrogant,but humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 18