Proverbs 18 | BSB Bible Study

Proverbs 18:1 (BSB)
He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.

Proverbs 18:2 (BSB)
A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.

Proverbs 18:3 (BSB)
With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.

Proverbs 18:4 (BSB)
The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

Proverbs 18:5 (BSB)
Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.

Proverbs 18:6 (BSB)
A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

Proverbs 18:7 (BSB)
A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

Proverbs 18:8 (BSB)
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.

Proverbs 18:9 (BSB)
Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.

Proverbs 18:10 (BSB)
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Proverbs 18:11 (BSB)
A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.

Proverbs 18:12 (BSB)
Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 18:13 (BSB)
He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.

Proverbs 18:14 (BSB)
The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?

Proverbs 18:15 (BSB)
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.

Proverbs 18:16 (BSB)
A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.

Proverbs 18:17 (BSB)
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

Proverbs 18:18 (BSB)
Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents.

Proverbs 18:19 (BSB)
An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.

Proverbs 18:20 (BSB)
From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.

Proverbs 18:21 (BSB)
Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Proverbs 18:22 (BSB)
He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.

Proverbs 18:23 (BSB)
The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.

Proverbs 18:24 (BSB)
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.

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