Proverbs 18:8-12 English Standard Version (ESV)

8. The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;they go down into the inner parts of the body.

9. Whoever is slack in his workis a brother to him who destroys.

10. The name of the Lord is a strong tower;the righteous man runs into it and is safe.

11. A rich man’s wealth is his strong city,and like a high wall in his imagination.

12. Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty,but humility comes before honor.

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