The Tanach, with the evidence built in
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Chapter 18
1He who isolates himself pursues his desires;He disdains all competence.
2The fool does not desire understanding,But only to air his thoughts.
3Comes the wicked man comes derision,And with the rogue, contempt.
4The words a man speaks are deep waters,A flowing stream, a fountain of wisdom.
5It is not right to be partial to the guiltyAnd subvert the innocent in judgment.
6The words of a fool lead to strife;His speech invites blows.
7The fool’s speech is his ruin;His words are a trap for him.
8The words of a querulous man are bruising;They penetrate one’s inmost parts.
9One who is slack in his workIs a brother to a vandal.
10The name of the LORD is a tower of strengthTo which the righteous man runs and is safe.
11The wealth of a rich man is his fortress;In his fancy it is a protective wall.
12Before ruin a man’s heart is proud;Humility goes before honor.
13To answer a man before hearing him outIs foolish and disgraceful.
14A man’s spirit can sustain him through illness;But low spirits—who can bear them?
15The mind of an intelligent man acquires knowledge;The ears of the wise seek out knowledge.
16A man’s gift eases his wayAnd gives him access to the great.
17The first to plead his case seems rightTill the other party examines him.
18The lot puts an end to strifeAnd separates those locked in dispute.
19A brother offended is more formidable than a stronghold;Such strife is like the bars of a fortress.
20A man’s belly is filled by the fruit of his mouth;He will be filled by the produce of his lips.
21Death and life are in the power of the tongue;Those who love it will eat its fruit.
22He who finds a wife has found happinessAnd has won the favor of the LORD.
23The poor man speaks beseechingly;The rich man’s answer is harsh.
24There are companions to keep one company,And there is a friend more devoted than a brother.
Translation: Tanakh: The Holy Scriptures (Jewish Publication Society, 1985), via Sefaria, used under CC BY-NC.
Paragraph divisions follow the Masoretic text (Miqra according to the Masorah, CC BY-SA).