Thematic Bible
Proverbs 18:1 (show verse)
Whoever isolates himself pursues selfish ends; he resists all sound advice.
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Proverbs 18:2 (show verse)
A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion.
Proverbs 18:3 (show verse)
When an evil person comes, contempt also comes, along with dishonor and disgrace.
Proverbs 18:4 (show verse)
The words a man says are as deep waters a fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.
Proverbs 18:5 (show verse)
It's not good to be partial towards an evil person, thereby depriving the righteous of justice.
Proverbs 18:6 (show verse)
A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting.
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)
A fool's mouth is his unraveling, and his lips entrap himself.
Proverbs 18:8 (show verse)
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels as they descend to the innermost parts of the body.
Proverbs 18:9 (show verse)
Whoever is lazy regarding his work is also a brother to the master of destruction.
Proverbs 18:10 (show verse)
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; a righteous person rushes to it and is lifted up above the danger.
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 wealth of a rich person is his fortified city; in his own imagination, it is like a high wall.
Proverbs 18:12 (show verse)
Before a man's downfall, his mind is arrogant, but humility precedes honor.
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)
Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.
Proverbs 18:14 (show verse)
A man's spirit can sustain him during his illness, but who can bear a crushed spirit?
Proverbs 18:15 (show verse)
The mind of a discerning person gains knowledge, while the ears of wise people seek out 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 person's gift opens doors for him, bringing him access to important people.
Proverbs 18:17 (show verse)
The first to put forth his case seems right, until someone else steps forward and cross-examines him.
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Proverbs 18:18 (show verse)
Casting dice settles a dispute, deciding between strong contenders.
Proverbs 18:19 (show verse)
An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and his disputes are like the bars of a fortress.
Proverbs 18:20 (show verse)
The positive words that a man speaks fill his stomach; he will be satisfied with what his lips produce.
Proverbs 18:21 (show verse)
The power of the tongue is life and death those who love to talk will eat what it produces.
Proverbs 18:22 (show verse)
Whoever finds a wife finds what is good, and receives favor from the LORD.
Proverbs 18:23 (show verse)
The poor person pleads for mercy, but the wealthy man responds harshly.
Proverbs 18:24 (show verse)
A man with many friends can still be ruined, but a true friend sticks closer than a brother.