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Whoever 1isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.
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A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only 2in expressing his opinion.
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When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace.
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The words of a man's mouth are 3deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
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A fool's lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites 6a beating.
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7A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
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8The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into 9the inner parts of the body.
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Whoever is slack in his work is a 10brother to him who destroys.
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14A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination.
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If one gives an answer 17before he hears, it is his folly and shame.
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A man's spirit will endure sickness, but 18a crushed spirit who can bear?
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An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
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A man's 19gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.
Almeida Atualizada (Portuguese) AA
Provérbios 18:1
Aquele que vive isolado busca seu próprio desejo; insurge-se contra a verdadeira sabedoria.
King James Version KJV
Proverbs 18:1
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
New King James Version NKJV
Proverbs 18:1
A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment.
Nova Versão Internacional NVIP
Provérbios 18:1
Quem se isola busca interesses egoístase se rebela contra a sensatez.
The English Standard Version is published with the permission of Good News Publishers.
(English Standard Version - The Holy Bible Online)