Thematic Bible
Proverbs 18:1 (show verse)
He who keeps himself separate for his private purpose goes against all good sense.
No Themes for this verse.
Proverbs 18:2 (show verse)
A foolish man has no pleasure in good sense, but only to let what is in his heart come to light.
Proverbs 18:3 (show verse)
When the evil-doer comes, a low opinion comes with him, and with the loss of honour comes shame.
Proverbs 18:4 (show verse)
The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters: the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.
Proverbs 18:5 (show verse)
To have respect for the person of the evil-doer is not good, or to give a wrong decision against the upright.
Proverbs 18:6 (show verse)
A foolish man's lips are a cause of fighting, and his mouth makes him open to blows.
Contention » Whose lips enter into contention
Contentiousness » The contentious spirit
Dissention » The contentious spirit
Fools » Characteristics of » Contentiousness
Fools » Are » Contentious
Snares » What is a snare
Speaking » Folly in
Speech/communication » The mouth of a fool
Strife » Fools engage in
Contentiousness » The contentious spirit
Dissention » The contentious spirit
Fools » Characteristics of » Contentiousness
Fools » Are » Contentious
Snares » What is a snare
Speaking » Folly in
Speech/communication » The mouth of a fool
Strife » Fools engage in
Proverbs 18:7 (show verse)
The mouth of a foolish man is his destruction, and his lips are a net for his soul.
Proverbs 18:8 (show verse)
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.
Proverbs 18:9 (show verse)
He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction.
Proverbs 18:10 (show verse)
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the upright man running into it is safe.
Battle of Life » God » Represented as » A refuge
Fort » Figurative » Of God's care
God » Mysteries of » Refuge, a
God » Mercy of » Name of, mighty
Name » Of the lord, mighty
divine Protector » A refuge
Safety » Who shall be safe
Strength » The lord being strong
Tower » Figurative » Of divine protection
Towers » Illustrative of » The name of the lord
Trust » Of saints--illustrated
Fort » Figurative » Of God's care
God » Mysteries of » Refuge, a
God » Mercy of » Name of, mighty
Name » Of the lord, mighty
divine Protector » A refuge
Safety » Who shall be safe
Strength » The lord being strong
Tower » Figurative » Of divine protection
Towers » Illustrative of » The name of the lord
Trust » Of saints--illustrated
Proverbs 18:11 (show verse)
The property of a man of wealth is his strong town, and it is as a high wall in the thoughts of his heart.
Proverbs 18:12 (show verse)
Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit.
Destruction » What precedes destruction
Heart » The heart of man
Heart » The unregenerate » Is proud
character of the unrenewed Heart » Haughty
Honor » What is before honor
Humility » What humility precedes
Man » The heart of man
Pride » Is followed by » Destruction
Pride/arrogance » What follows pride
Heart » The heart of man
Heart » The unregenerate » Is proud
character of the unrenewed Heart » Haughty
Honor » What is before honor
Humility » What humility precedes
Man » The heart of man
Pride » Is followed by » Destruction
Pride/arrogance » What follows pride
Proverbs 18:13 (show verse)
To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame.
Proverbs 18:14 (show verse)
The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up?
Proverbs 18:15 (show verse)
The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.
ears » Should » Seek knowledge
Hearing » Careless, characteristics of » The hearing ear
Hearing » The ear of the wise
Heart » The heart of the prudent
Knowledge » Desire for
Knowledge » Who seeks knowledge
Knowledge » Who gets knowledge
Prudence » The prudent
Prudence » Teachableness
Prudence » They who have » Get knowledge
Hearing » Careless, characteristics of » The hearing ear
Hearing » The ear of the wise
Heart » The heart of the prudent
Knowledge » Desire for
Knowledge » Who seeks knowledge
Knowledge » Who gets knowledge
Prudence » The prudent
Prudence » Teachableness
Prudence » They who have » Get knowledge
Proverbs 18:16 (show verse)
A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men.
Proverbs 18:17 (show verse)
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.
No Themes for this verse.
Proverbs 18:18 (show verse)
The decision of chance puts an end to argument, parting the strong.
Proverbs 18:19 (show verse)
A brother wounded is like a strong town, and violent acts are like a locked tower.
Proverbs 18:20 (show verse)
With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be full; the produce of his lips will be his in full measure.
Proverbs 18:21 (show verse)
Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those to whom it is dear will have its fruit for their food.
Proverbs 18:22 (show verse)
Whoever gets a wife gets a good thing, and has the approval of the Lord.
Proverbs 18:23 (show verse)
The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer.
Proverbs 18:24 (show verse)
There are friends who may be a man's destruction, but there is a lover who keeps nearer than a brother.