Book of Proverbs Chapter 18

Proverbs 18:1 He who is estranged seeks pretexts to break out against all sound judgment.
Proverbs 18:2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
Proverbs 18:3 When wickedness comes, contempt comes also; and with dishonor comes disgrace.
Proverbs 18:4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a gushing stream.
Proverbs 18:5 It is not good to be partial to a wicked man, or to deprive a righteous man of justice.
Proverbs 18:6 A fool's lips bring strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.
Proverbs 18:7 A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to himself.
Proverbs 18:8 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.
Proverbs 18:9 He who is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys.
Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
Proverbs 18:11 A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall protecting him.
Proverbs 18:12 Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor.
Proverbs 18:13 If one gives answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.
Proverbs 18:14 A man's spirit will endure sickness; but a broken spirit who can bear?
Proverbs 18:15 An intelligent mind 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 He who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.
Proverbs 18:18 The lot puts an end to disputes and decides between powerful contenders.
Proverbs 18:19 A brother helped is like a strong city, but quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
Proverbs 18:20 From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.
Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
Proverbs 18:22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the LORD.
Proverbs 18:23 The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly.
Proverbs 18:24 There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Proverbs Chapter 18 Posts

 
Kathy
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Kathy
The Meekness of Wisdom by Kathy
I had never seen him before he sat down at my station for advising and registration.  A young man slightly unkempt, as one who perhaps had j ... 
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Sue
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Cheryl
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CindyLou
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Mike n Laura
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Cheryl
Wife Check List {Repost} Women Only~sorry guys! by Cheryl
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What I've Learned from Marriage by Birdie Courtright
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Joyful Servant
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Leigh
Sounds like half of America these days! by Leigh
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Apostolic Grace
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Heather
a tongue of fire by Heather
isnt it true? we can show such love and compassion witht he words we speak...or we can distribute such anger and hate....we need to be watchful o ... 
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Shoosashi1
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Zach and Jessica
Day 46 by Zach and Jessica
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Pastor_Scott
The Tongue by Pastor_Scott
What does it mean when Proverbs 18:21 says that there is power for life and death in the tongue and those who love it will eat its fruits?  ... 
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Beverly Haynes
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Interesting verse today.  I was almost intimidated into not writing, but then I realized that this is such a great way for me to keep up wit ... 
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CB
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Rev_Wayne
Watch your mouth! by Rev_Wayne
Solomon was indeed wise!  Its amazing how most of us (including me) can't seem to follow his advise when it comes to spouting off our bi ... 
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churchgirl4eva
That's What Friends Are For by churchgirl4eva
18:24 A man [that hath] friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24  ... 
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Carolyn
I was that fool last year, screaming and yelling a... by Carolyn
18:6 A fool's lips bring strife, and his mouth invites a flogging. Proverbs 18:6 ... 
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Proverbs 18:6 RSV by Child_Of_Christ
 18:6 A fool's lips bring strife, and his mouth invites a flogging. Proverbs 18:6  ... 
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Betty M
Daily Bible Verse by Betty M
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Rafi Santos
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Alberta
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Gerry Buckingham
Thoughts on Proverbs 18:21 by Gerry Buckingham
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.  
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Betty M
Daily Bible Verse by Betty M
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Carolyn
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18:12 Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor. Proverbs 18:12 ... 
Kala
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 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. Proverbs 18:21  ... 
Linda Nierenhausen
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Clyde
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Marianne
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Richard Smith
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A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.  
Sarah Bernat
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A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.  
Jamie Baker
Thoughts on Proverbs 18:2 by Jamie Baker
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.  
Lisa Peay
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