The Bible – Proverbs 18
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.
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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.
Summary; This chapter begins by attacking living alone—Proverbs wants everyone to be part of the community. It returns to its favorite whipping boy shortly thereafter: the fool. Fools don’t like to understand anything—they just want to babble on about their ill-informed opinions.
Closing Prayer; Lord, we run to You. Your name is a strong tower. You have called us righteous by the blood of Jesus and we proclaim this truth over our family’s life that when we run to You we are safe. God, we know that You do not call us to live safe lives, but IN YOU we are eternally safe. Remind us of this truth day in and day out. When our children fear, help them to run to You, our strong tower. We pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
those who wish to become a child of our Heavenly Father or wish to be stronger in his eyes, please say the following prayer below.
Heavenly Father: I recognize that I have not lived my life for You up until now. I have been living for myself and that is wrong. I need You in my life; I want You in my life. I acknowledge the completed work of Your Son Jesus Christ in giving His life for me on the cross at Calvary, and I long to receive the forgiveness you have made freely available to me through this sacrifice. Come into my life now, Lord. Take up residence in my heart and be my king, my Lord, and my Savior. From this day forward, I will no longer be controlled by sin, or the desire to please myself, but I will follow You all the days of my life. Those days are in Your hands. I ask this in Jesus’ precious and holy name. Amen.”
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