Main Text: Proverbs 18:1 A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment. 2 A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart. 3 When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; And with dishonor [comes] reproach. 4 The words of a man's mouth [are] deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom [is] a flowing brook. 5 [It is] not good to show partiality to the wicked, [Or] to overthrow the righteous in judgment. 6 A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows. 7 A fool's mouth [is] his destruction, And his lips [are] the snare of his soul. 8 The words of a talebearer [are] like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body. 9 He who is slothful in his work Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer. 10 The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. 11 The rich man's wealth [is] his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem. 12 Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor [is] humility. 13 He who answers a matter before he hears [it], It [is] folly and shame to him. 14 The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, But who can bear a broken spirit? 15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. 16 A man's gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men. 17 The first [one] to plead his cause [seems] right, Until his neighbor comes and examines him. 18 Casting lots causes contentions to cease, And keeps the mighty apart. 19 A brother offended [is harder to win] than a strong city, And contentions [are] like the bars of a castle. 20 A man's stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; [From] the produce of his lips he shall be filled. 21 Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. 22 [He who] finds a wife finds a good [thing], And obtains favor from the LORD. 23 The poor [man] uses entreaties, But the rich answers roughly. 24 A man [who has] friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend [who] sticks closer than a brother. (NKJV)
Shouts of Grace: March 18, 2023 - Proverbs 18
Shouts of Grace: March 18, 2023 - Proverbs 18
Shouts of Grace: March 18, 2023 - Proverbs 18
Main Text: Proverbs 18:1 A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment. 2 A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart. 3 When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; And with dishonor [comes] reproach. 4 The words of a man's mouth [are] deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom [is] a flowing brook. 5 [It is] not good to show partiality to the wicked, [Or] to overthrow the righteous in judgment. 6 A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows. 7 A fool's mouth [is] his destruction, And his lips [are] the snare of his soul. 8 The words of a talebearer [are] like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body. 9 He who is slothful in his work Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer. 10 The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. 11 The rich man's wealth [is] his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem. 12 Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor [is] humility. 13 He who answers a matter before he hears [it], It [is] folly and shame to him. 14 The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, But who can bear a broken spirit? 15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. 16 A man's gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men. 17 The first [one] to plead his cause [seems] right, Until his neighbor comes and examines him. 18 Casting lots causes contentions to cease, And keeps the mighty apart. 19 A brother offended [is harder to win] than a strong city, And contentions [are] like the bars of a castle. 20 A man's stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; [From] the produce of his lips he shall be filled. 21 Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. 22 [He who] finds a wife finds a good [thing], And obtains favor from the LORD. 23 The poor [man] uses entreaties, But the rich answers roughly. 24 A man [who has] friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend [who] sticks closer than a brother. (NKJV)