Thematic Bible

Proverbs 18:1

He who separates himself seeks his own desire,
He quarrels against all sound wisdom.
No Themes for this verse.

Proverbs 18:2

A fool does not delight in understanding,
But only in revealing his own mind.

Proverbs 18:3

When a wicked man comes, contempt also comes,
And with dishonor comes scorn.

Proverbs 18:4

The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;
The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

Proverbs 18:5

To show partiality to the wicked is not good,
Nor to thrust aside the righteous in judgment.

Proverbs 18:6

A fool’s lips bring strife,
And his mouth calls for blows.

Proverbs 18:7

A fool’s mouth is his ruin,
And his lips are the snare of his soul.

Proverbs 18:8

The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels,
And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.

Proverbs 18:9

He also who is slack in his work
Is brother to him who destroys.

Proverbs 18:10

The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
The righteous runs into it and is safe.

Proverbs 18:11

A rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
And like a high wall in his own imagination.

Proverbs 18:12

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty,
But humility goes before honor.

Proverbs 18:13

He who gives an answer before he hears,
It is folly and shame to him.

Proverbs 18:14

The spirit of a man can endure his sickness,
But as for a broken spirit who can bear it?

Proverbs 18:15

The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

Proverbs 18:16

A man’s gift makes room for him
And brings him before great men.

Proverbs 18:17

The first to plead his case seems right,
Until another comes and examines him.
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Proverbs 18:18

The cast lot puts an end to strife
And decides between the mighty ones.

Proverbs 18:19

A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city,
And contentions are like the bars of a citadel.

Proverbs 18:20

With the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied;
He will be satisfied with the product of his lips.

Proverbs 18:21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its fruit.

Proverbs 18:22

He who finds a wife finds a good thing
And obtains favor from the Lord.

Proverbs 18:23

The poor man utters supplications,
But the rich man answers roughly.

Proverbs 18:24

A man of too many friends comes to ruin,
But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.