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18:7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. Voice Reading
18:8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. Voice Reading
18:9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. Voice Reading
18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. Voice Reading
18:11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit. Voice Reading
18:12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. Voice Reading
18:13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. Voice Reading
18:14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? Voice Reading
18:15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. Voice Reading
18:16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. Voice Reading
18:17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. Voice Reading
18:18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. Voice Reading
18:19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. Voice Reading
18:20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. Voice Reading
18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Voice Reading
18:22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD. Voice Reading
18:23 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. Voice Reading
18:24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Voice Reading
Chapter 19
19:1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. Voice Reading
19:2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. Voice Reading
19:3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD. Voice Reading
19:4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. Voice Reading
19:5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. Voice Reading
19:6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. Voice Reading

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