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Proverbs 18:12-20
New American Standard Bible

Chapter 18

12Before destruction the heart of a person is haughty, But humility goes before honor. 13One who gives an answer before he hears, It is foolishness and shame to him. 14The spirit of a person can endure his sickness, But as for a broken spirit, who can endure it? 15The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. 16A person’s gift makes room for him And brings him before great people. 17The first to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and examines him. 18The cast lot puts an end to quarrels, And decides between the mighty ones. 19A brother who is offended is harder to be won than a strong city, And quarrels are like the bars of a citadel. 20With the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied with the product of his lips.
King James Version

Chapter 18

12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
19A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
20A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
Christian Standard Bible

Chapter 18

12Before his downfall a person’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
13The one who gives an answer before he listens— this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
14A person’s spirit can endure sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
15The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.
16A person’s gift opens doors for him and brings him before the great.
17The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
18Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates powerful opponents.
19An offended brother is harder to reach than a fortified city, and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.
20From the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is filled with the product of his lips.
New Living Translation

Chapter 18

12Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor.
13Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish.
14The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit?
15Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge.
16Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people!
17The first to speak in court sounds right — until the cross-examination begins.
18Flipping a coin can end arguments; it settles disputes between powerful opponents.
19An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars.
20Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction.
English Standard Version

Chapter 18

12 Before destruction a man 's heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor. 13If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. 14A man 's spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? 15An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. 16A man 's gift makes room for him and brings him before the great. 17The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him. 18 The lot puts an end to quarrels and decides between powerful contenders. 19A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle. 20 From the fruit of a man 's mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.
New International Version

Chapter 18

12Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.
13To answer before listening— that is folly and shame.
14The human spirit can endure in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?
15The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.
16A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.
17In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines.
18Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart.
19A brother wronged is more unyielding than a fortified city; disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.
20From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled; with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.
New King James Version

Chapter 18

12 Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility. 13He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him. 14The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, But who can bear a broken spirit? 15The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. 16 A man’s gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men. 17The first one to plead his cause seems right, Until his neighbor comes and examines him. 18Casting lots causes contentions to cease, And keeps the mighty apart. 19A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a castle. 20 A man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; From the produce of his lips he shall be filled.
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