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CHAP. XVIII.
1 Through desire a man hauing separated himselfe, seeketh and intermedleth with all wisedome.1
2 A foole hath no delight in vnderstanding, but that his heart may discouer it selfe.
3 When the wicked commeth, then commeth also contempt, and with ignominie, reproch.
4 The words of a mans mouth, are as deepe waters, and the well-spring of wisedome as a flowing brooke.4
5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to ouerthrowe the righteous in iudgement.5
6 A fooles lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
7 A fooles mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soule.7
8 The words of a tale bearer are as wounds, and they goe downe into the innermost parts of the belly.8
9 Hee also that is slouthful in his worke, is brother to him that is a great waster.
10 The name of the Lord is a a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.10
11 The rich mans wealth is his strong citie: and as an high wall in his owne conceit.11
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughtie, and before honour is humilitie.12
13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame vnto him.13
14 The spirit of a man will sustaine his infirmitie: but a wounded spirit who can beare?
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the eare of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16 A mans gift maketh roome for him, & bringeth him before great men.16
17 He that is first in his owne cause, seemeth iust; but his neighbour commeth and searcheth him.
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth betweene the mighty.
20 A mans belly shall be satisfied with the fruite of his mouth; and with the increase of his lippes shall he be filled.20
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that loue it shall eate the fruite thereof.
22 Who so findeth a wife, findeth a good thing, and obtaineth fauour of the Lord.22
23 The poore vseth intreaties, but the rich answereth roughly.23
24 A man that hath friends must shewe himselfe friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer then a brother.24
View Wesley's Notes for Proverbs Chapter 18
18:1 Desire - Thro' desire of wisdom, a man having separated himself from the company, and noise, and business of the world, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom, uses all diligence, that he may search and find out all solid knowledge and true wisdom.
18:2 Understanding - In getting sound and saving, knowledge. The discovery - In uttering that folly and wickedness which is in his heart.
18:3 Cometh - Into any place or company. Contempt - He despiseth all instruction and reproof. Reproach - And he shews his contempt by ignominious and reproachful expressions.
18:4 A man's - A wise man's. As a brook - That wisdom which is in his heart is continually pouring forth wise and good counsels.
18:8 They go - They wound mortally.
18:9 Is brother - Though they take several paths, yet both come to one end.
18:10 The name - The Lord, as he hath revealed himself in his works, and in his word by his promises.
18:14 Sustain - Will easily support him under any outward troubles. Wounded - Dejected with the sense of its own guilt and misery.
18:18 Parteth - Gives to every one what is right or meet.
18:20 Satisfied - Wise discourses tend to the satisfaction of the speaker, as well as to the good of the hearers.
18:21 Death and life - Are brought upon men by, the good or bad use of their tongues. Lovest - That love much talking.
18:22 A wise - A good wife; one that deserves the name, and performs the duty of that relation. Favour - Obtains her not by his own diligence, but by God's good providence.
18:24 A man - Heb. A man of friends; who desires the friendship of others.
Proverbs Chapter 18 Sidenote References (from Original 1611 KJV Bible):
1 Or, he that separateth himselfe, seeketh according to his desire, and intermedleth in euery businesse.
4 Cha.20.5.
5 Chap.24. 23. leuit. 19. 15 deut.11.7. and 16. 19.
7 Chap. 10. 14. and 12. 13. & 13. 3.
8 Chap. 12. 18. and 26. 22. , Or, whisperer. , Or, like as when men are wounded , Heb. chambers.
10 Psal.18.2. and 27.1. & 144.3. , Heb. is set alofte.
11 Chap. 10. 15.
12 Chap. 11. 2. & 16. 18. and 15. 33.
13 Hebr. returneth a word.
16 Chap.17. 8.
20 Chap. 12. 14. and 13. 2.
22 Chap. 19 14.
23 Iam.2.3.
24 Chap. 17. 17.
* Courtesy of Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Pennsylvania
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