"Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment." (Pr. 18:1, ESV)

"A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his own opinion." (Pr. 18:2, ESV)

"Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys." (Pr 18:9, ESV)

"Before destruction, a man's heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor." (Pr. 18:12, ESV)

"To answer before listening - that is folly and shame." (Pr. 18:13, NIV)

"The human spirit can endure in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?" (Pr. 18:14, NIV)

"A brother wronged is more unyielding than a fortified city; disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel." (Pr. 18:19, NIV)

"A man of many companions soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." (Pr. 18:24, NIV)