Thematic Bible
Proverbs 18:1 (show verse)
A man of solitude (who keeps to himself) (isolates himself) seeks his own (selfish) desire. He objects to sound wisdom.
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Proverbs 18:2 (show verse)
A fool (stupid person) does not like understanding when revealing his thoughts.
Proverbs 18:3 (show verse)
When the wicked comes contempt also comes. Dishonor brings reproach.
Proverbs 18:4 (show verse)
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters. It is like a flowing brook and a wellspring of wisdom.
Proverbs 18:5 (show verse)
It is not good to accept the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
Proverbs 18:6 (show verse)
A fool's lips want to argue. His mouth calls for 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)
A fool's mouth is his ruin. His lips are the snares of his life.
Proverbs 18:8 (show verse)
The words of a talebearer cause wounds. They plunge down to the innermost parts.
Proverbs 18:9 (show verse)
He is lazy in his work. His brother destroys.
Proverbs 18:10 (show verse)
The name of Jehovah is a strong tower. The righteous runs into it for protection.
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 rich man's wealth is his strong city. It is his high wall of vanity.
Proverbs 18:12 (show verse)
Before destruction the heart of man is prideful. Humility comes before honor and glory.
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)
It is foolishness and shame to answer a matter before you hear it.
Proverbs 18:14 (show verse)
The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness. So who can tolerate a wounded spirit?
Proverbs 18:15 (show verse)
The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge. The ear of the wise one searches 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 gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
Proverbs 18:17 (show verse)
The first to present his cause seems right. But another comes and examines him.
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Proverbs 18:18 (show verse)
The cast lot causes contentions to cease and decides between the mighty ones.
Proverbs 18:19 (show verse)
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city. Their arguments are like the bars of a castle.
Proverbs 18:20 (show verse)
A man's stomach will be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth. He will be filled with the produce from his lips.
Proverbs 18:21 (show verse)
Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Those who love it will eat the fruit.
Proverbs 18:22 (show verse)
The man who finds a wife finds a good thing. He obtains favor from Jehovah.
Proverbs 18:23 (show verse)
The poor man requests and the rich man answers out of greed.
Proverbs 18:24 (show verse)
A man with friends must be friendly! A friend sticks closer than a brother.