Proverbs 18:7-12 Common English Bible (CEB)

7. The mouth of fools is their ruin;their lips are a trap for their lives.

8. The words of gossips are like choice snacks;they go down to the inmost parts.

9. Those who are lazy in their workare brothers to thugs.

10. The Lord’s name is a strong tower;the righteous run to it and find refuge.

11. The riches of the wealthy are a strong cityand like a high wall in their imagination.

12. Pride comes before a disaster,but humility comes before respect.

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