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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 18
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Proverbs 18:1
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One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
Proverbs 18:2
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A fool does not delight in understanding, but only wants to show off his opinions.[a](a)
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Proverbs 18:3
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When a wicked man comes, contempt also does, and along with dishonor, disgrace.
Proverbs 18:4
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The words of a man's mouth are deep waters,(b) a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom.[b]
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Proverbs 18:5
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It is not good to show partiality to the guilty(c) by perverting the justice due the innocent.(d)
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Proverbs 18:6
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A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth provokes a beating.(e)
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Proverbs 18:7
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A fool's mouth is his devastation, and his lips are a trap for his life.(f)
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Proverbs 18:8
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A gossip's words are like choice food that goes down to one's innermost being.[c](g)
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Proverbs 18:9
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The one who is truly lazy in his work is brother to a vandal.[d](h)
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Proverbs 18:10
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The name of Yahweh is a strong tower;(i) the righteous run to it and are protected.[e](j)
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Proverbs 18:11
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A rich man's wealth is his fortified city; in his imagination it is like a high wall.(k)
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Proverbs 18:12
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Before his downfall a man's heart is proud,(l) but humility comes before honor.(m)
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Proverbs 18:13
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The one who gives an answer before he listens— this is foolishness and disgrace for him.(n)
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Proverbs 18:14
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A man's spirit can endure sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?(o)
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Proverbs 18:15
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The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.(p)
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Proverbs 18:16
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A gift opens doors[f] for a man and brings him before the great.(q)
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Proverbs 18:17
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The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.(r)
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Proverbs 18:18
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Casting the lot(s) ends quarrels and separates powerful opponents.
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Proverbs 18:19
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An offended brother is harder to reach[g] than a fortified city, and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.
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Proverbs 18:20
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From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is satisfied; he is filled with the product of his lips.(t)
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Proverbs 18:21
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Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.(u)
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Proverbs 18:22
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A man who finds a wife finds a good thing(v) and obtains favor from the Lord .(w)
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Proverbs 18:23
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The poor man pleads,(x) but the rich one answers roughly.(y)
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Proverbs 18:24
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A man with many friends may be harmed,[h] but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.(z)
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