Thematic Bible
Proverbs 18:1 (show verse)
One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires; he rejects all sound judgment.
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Proverbs 18:2 (show verse)
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind.
Proverbs 18:3 (show verse)
When a wicked person arrives, contempt shows up with him, and with shame comes a reproach.
Proverbs 18:4 (show verse)
The words of a person's mouth are like deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
Proverbs 18:5 (show verse)
It is terrible to show partiality to the wicked, by depriving a righteous man of justice.
Proverbs 18:6 (show verse)
The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.
Proverbs 18:7 (show verse)
The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his life.
Proverbs 18:8 (show verse)
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down into the person's innermost being.
Proverbs 18:9 (show verse)
The one who is slack in his work is a brother to one who destroys.
Proverbs 18:10 (show verse)
The name of the Lord is like a strong tower; the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high.
Proverbs 18:11 (show verse)
The wealth of a rich person is like a strong city, and it is like a high wall in his imagination.
Proverbs 18:12 (show verse)
Before destruction the heart of a person is proud, but humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 18:13 (show verse)
The one who gives an answer before he listens -- that is his folly and his shame.
Proverbs 18:14 (show verse)
A person's spirit sustains him through sickness -- but who can bear a crushed spirit?
Proverbs 18:15 (show verse)
The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 18:16 (show verse)
A person's gift makes room for him, and leads him before important people.
Proverbs 18:17 (show verse)
The first to state his case seems right, until his opponent begins to cross-examine him.
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Proverbs 18:18 (show verse)
A toss of a coin ends disputes, and settles the issue between strong opponents.
Proverbs 18:19 (show verse)
A relative offended is harder to reach than a strong city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a fortified citadel.
Proverbs 18:20 (show verse)
From the fruit of a person's mouth his stomach is satisfied, with the product of his lips is he satisfied.
Proverbs 18:21 (show verse)
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love its use will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 18:22 (show verse)
The one who finds a wife finds what is enjoyable, and receives a pleasurable gift from the Lord.
Proverbs 18:23 (show verse)
A poor person makes supplications, but a rich man answers harshly.
Proverbs 18:24 (show verse)
A person who has friends may be harmed by them, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.