Proverbs 18:1-6 New Living Translation (NLT)

1. Unfriendly people care only about themselves;they lash out at common sense.

2. Fools have no interest in understanding;they only want to air their own opinions.

3. Doing wrong leads to disgrace,and scandalous behavior brings contempt.

4. Wise words are like deep waters;wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.

5. It is not right to acquit the guiltyor deny justice to the innocent.

6. Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels;they are asking for a beating.

Proverbs 18