1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh [and] intermeddleth with all wisdom.
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
3 When the wicked cometh, [then] cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
4 The words of a man's mouth [are as] deep waters, [and] the wellspring of wisdom [as] a flowing brook.
5 [It is] not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
7 A fool's mouth [is] his destruction, and his lips [are] the snare of his soul.
8 The words of a talebearer [are] as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
10 The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11 The rich man's wealth [is] his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour [is] humility.
13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame unto him.
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17 [He that is] first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
19 A brother offended [is harder to be won] than a strong city: and [their] contentions [are] like the bars of a castle.
20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; [and] with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
21 Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
22 [Whoso] findeth a wife findeth a good [thing], and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
23 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
24 A man [that hath] friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother.
Versículos relacionados com Proverbs, 18:
Proverbs 18 is a chapter that addresses various topics, such as wisdom, language, prudence, justice, and sovereignty of God. To provide five verses related to these themes, we can select the following:
James 1:19: "You know this, my beloved brothers: Every man be ready to hear, late to speak and late to anger." This verse addresses the importance of listening carefully before speaking, a theme present in Proverbs 18 about the wise use of language.
Psalm 127:1: "If the Lord does not build the house, in vain work those who build it; if the Lord does not keep the city, in vain watches the sentry." This verse talks about God's sovereignty, a recurring theme in Proverbs 18.
Proverbs 15:33: "The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, and humility precedes honor." This verse reinforces the importance of wisdom and humility, which are also themes present in Proverbs 18.
Proverbs 17:27: "He who has knowledge keeps his words, and the man of understanding is serene." This verse addresses the importance of speaking with prudence and wisdom, a recurring theme in Proverbs 18.
Isaiah 56:1: "Thus saith the Lord, Observe law, and practice justice; for my salvation is about to come, and my righteousness to manifest itself." This verse talks about the importance of justice, a theme treated in Proverbs 18 about the pursuit of truth and divine justice.
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