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Proverbs 18:15-23
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 18
15
The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16
A person’s gift makes room for him
And brings him before great people.
17
The first to plead his case
seems
right,
Until
another comes and examines him.
18
The
cast
lot puts an end to quarrels,
And decides between the mighty ones.
19
A brother who is offended
is harder to be won
than a strong city,
And quarrels are like the bars of a citadel.
20
With the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied;
He will be satisfied
with
the product of his lips.
21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its fruit.
22
He who finds a wife finds a good thing
And obtains favor from the
Lord
.
23
A poor person utters pleadings,
But a rich person answers defiantly.
King James Version
Chapter 18
15
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
19
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
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.
21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
22
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the
Lord
.
23
The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 18
15
The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks it.
16
A person’s gift opens doors for him
and brings him before the great.
17
The first to state his case seems right
until another comes and cross-examines him.
18
Casting the lot ends quarrels
and separates powerful opponents.
19
An offended brother is harder to reach
than a fortified city,
and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.
20
From the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach is satisfied;
he is filled with the product of his lips.
21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.
22
A man who finds a wife finds a good thing
and obtains favor from the
Lord
.
23
The poor person pleads,
but the rich one answers roughly.
New Living Translation
Chapter 18
15
Intelligent people are always ready to learn.
Their ears are open for knowledge.
16
Giving a gift can open doors;
it gives access to important people!
17
The first to speak in court sounds right —
until the cross-examination begins.
18
Flipping a coin can end arguments;
it settles disputes between powerful opponents.
19
An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city.
Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars.
20
Wise words satisfy like a good meal;
the right words bring satisfaction.
21
The tongue can bring death or life;
those who love to talk will reap the consequences.
22
The man who finds a wife finds a treasure,
and he receives favor from the
Lord
.
23
The poor plead for mercy;
the rich answer with insults.
English Standard Version
Chapter 18
15
An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16
A man 's gift makes room for him
and brings him before the great.
17
The 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.
19
A 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.
21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruits.
22
He who finds a wife finds a good thing
and obtains favor from the
Lord
.
23
The poor use entreaties,
but the rich answer roughly.
New International Version
Chapter 18
15
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,
for the ears of the wise seek it out.
16
A gift opens the way
and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.
17
In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right,
until someone comes forward and cross-examines.
18
Casting the lot settles disputes
and keeps strong opponents apart.
19
A brother wronged is more unyielding than a fortified city;
disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.
20
From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled;
with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.
21
The tongue has the power of life and death,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.
22
He who finds a wife finds what is good
and receives favor from the
Lord
.
23
The poor plead for mercy,
but the rich answer harshly.
New King James Version
Chapter 18
15
The 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.
17
The first
one
to plead his cause
seems
right,
Until his neighbor comes and examines him.
18
Casting lots causes contentions to cease,
And keeps the mighty apart.
19
A 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.
21
Death and life
are
in the power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its fruit.
22
He who
finds a wife finds a good
thing,
And obtains favor from the
Lord
.
23
The poor
man
uses entreaties,
But the rich answers roughly.
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