Proverbs 18:1-5 New International Version Anglicized (NIVUK)

1. An unfriendly person pursues selfish endsand against all sound judgment starts quarrels.

2. Fools find no pleasure in understandingbut delight in airing their own opinions.

3. When wickedness comes, so does contempt,and with shame comes reproach.

4. The words of the mouth are deep waters,but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.

5. It is not good to be partial to the wickedand so deprive the innocent of justice.

Proverbs 18