Most Popular Bible Verses in Proverbs 18
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Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those to whom it is dear will have its fruit for their food.
There are friends who may be a man's destruction, but there is a lover who keeps nearer than a brother.
A brother wounded is like a strong town, and violent acts are like a locked tower.
With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be full; the produce of his lips will be his in full measure.
The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer.
A foolish man has no pleasure in good sense, but only to let what is in his heart come to light.
He who keeps himself separate for his private purpose goes against all good sense.
A foolish man's lips are a cause of fighting, and his mouth makes him open to blows.
The man who first puts his cause before the judge seems to be in the right; but then his neighbour comes and puts his cause in its true light.
The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters: the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.
Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit.
He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction.
The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up?
The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.
The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, and go down into the inner parts of the stomach.
To have respect for the person of the evil-doer is not good, or to give a wrong decision against the upright.
The property of a man of wealth is his strong town, and it is as a high wall in the thoughts of his heart.
When the evil-doer comes, a low opinion comes with him, and with the loss of honour comes shame.
The mouth of a foolish man is his destruction, and his lips are a net for his soul.