Sprüche 18 | Neue evangelistische Übersetzung

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1 Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment. (Jud 1,19) 2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. (Spr 13,16; Pred 10,3) 3 When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace. 4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. (Spr 20,5) 5 It is not good to be partial to^[1] the wicked or to deprive the righteous of justice. (3Mo 19,15; 5Mo 1,17; Ps 82,2; Spr 17,15; Spr 24,23; Spr 28,21)

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6 A fool’s lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating. (Spr 19,29) 7 A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul. (Ps 64,8; Ps 140,9; Spr 10,14; Spr 12,13; Spr 13,3; Pred 10,12)

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8 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body. (Spr 16,28; Spr 20,27; Spr 26,22) 9 Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys. (Spr 28,24) 10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. (2Mo 34,5; 2Sam 22,3; Ps 18,2; Ps 20,1; Ps 61,3)

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11 A rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination. (Spr 10,15) 12 Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor. (Spr 11,2; Spr 15,33) 13 If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. (Joh 7,51) 14 A man’s spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? (Spr 15,13) 15 An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. 16 A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great. (1Mo 32,20; 1Sam 25,27; Spr 17,8) 17 The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him. 18 The lot puts an end to quarrels and decides between powerful contenders. (Spr 16,33) 19 A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle. 20 From the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips. (Spr 12,14) 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. (Spr 4,23; Spr 12,13; Mt 12,36) 22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord. (1Mo 2,18; Spr 8,35; Spr 12,4; Spr 19,14; Spr 31,10)

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23 The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly. (Jak 2,3; Jak 2,6) 24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (Spr 17,17)