Proverbs 18:18-24 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

18. Throwing lots settles arguments.It keeps the two sides from fighting.

19. A brother who has been insulted is harder to win back than a walled city.And arguments separate people like the barred gates of a palace.

20. What you say affects how you live.You will be rewarded by how you speak.

21. What you say can mean life or death.Those who love to talk will be rewarded for what they say.

22. A man who finds a wife finds something good.She shows that the Lord is pleased with him.

23. Poor people beg for mercy.Rich people give rude answers.

24. Some friends may ruin you.But a real friend will be more loyal than a brother.

Proverbs 18