Proverbs 18:7-16 The Message (MSG)

7. Fools are undone by their big mouths;their souls are crushed by their words.

8. Listening to gossip is like eating cheap candy;do you really want junk like that in your belly?

9. Slack habits and sloppy workare as bad as vandalism.

10. God’s name is a place of protection—good people can run there and be safe.

11. The rich think their wealth protects them;they imagine themselves safe behind it.

12. Pride first, then the crash,but humility is precursor to honor.

13. Answering before listeningis both stupid and rude.

14. A healthy spirit conquers adversity,but what can you do when the spirit is crushed?

15. Wise men and women are always learning,always listening for fresh insights.

16. A gift gets attention;it buys the attention of eminent people.

Proverbs 18