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"The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever."

— Isaiah 40:8

Proverbs 18

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Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.

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A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

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When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

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The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

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It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

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A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

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A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

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The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

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He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

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The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

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The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

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Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

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He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

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The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

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The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

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A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

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He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

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The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

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A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

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A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

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Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

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Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

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The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

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A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

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Chapter Study & Analysis

Overview

Proverbs 18 warns against isolation and the power of the tongue, declaring that the name of the Lord is a strong tower.

THEOLOGICAL CONTEXT

1. The Name of Jehovah: A strong tower where the righteous run and are safe.
2. Divine Favor: Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing and obtaineth favor.

Practical Lessons

PRACTICAL LESSONS

1. Power of Speech: Death and life are in the power of the tongue.
2. Humility: Before destruction the heart of man is haughty.

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