Proverbs 18
Treated in 22 passages across the library.
The verses these writers stop at
- 18:17 The first to state a case sounds right, until the other side comes and asks questions. 8
- 18:24 Someone with many companions may still be ruined, but some friends stay closer than a brother. 5
- 18:10 The name of the LORD is a fortress tower; the righteous run to it and are kept safe on high. 3
- 18:1 Whoever keeps apart from others pursues selfish desires and lashes out at all good sense. 1
- 18:11 The rich think their wealth is a fortified city, a high wall around them, but only in their imagination. 1
- 18:12 A proud heart goes before a fall, and humility comes before honor. 1
- 18:13 To answer before listening is foolish and shameful. 1
- 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love to talk will eat what it produces. 1
- 18:22 The man who finds a wife finds something good and receives favor from the LORD. 1
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Where it is preached
- Practical Religion ·
The Best Friend cites Prov. xviii. 24
…one to your notice this day. I know of One "who sticketh closer than a brother." (Prov. xviii. 24.) I know of One who is ready to be your friend for time and for eternity, if you will…
- Sons of the King – 30 Days with God for Guys – Book 2 ·
Day 11 — Don’t Disappear cites Proverbs 18:1
…who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.” — Proverbs 18:1 (BSB) Screens can be a great way to connect with friends. You can play games together…
- The God of All Comfort ·
The Lord Our Dwelling Place cites Proverbs 18:10
…“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe” (Proverbs 18:10). The only goal, then, is to “run into” this tower and stay there forever. It would be…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 1, Chapter 13 — The Unity of the Divine Essence in Three Persons Taught, in Scripture, from the Foundation of the World cites Prov. 18:10
…of the Lord (Jehovah) is a strong tower; the righteous runneth into it and is safe,” (Prov. 18:10). But the name of Christ is invoked for salvation, and therefore it follows that he is…
- Old Paths ·
Justification! cites Prov. xviii. 10
…strong tower, a hiding place, and a refuge. He runs into it and is safe. This is faith. (Prov. xviii. 10.) If you love life cling with a fast hold to the doctrine of justification by faith. If…
- Practical Religion ·
Sickness cites Prov. xviii. 11
…all alike go down before this great foe. "The rich man's wealth is his strong city." (Prov. xviii. 11.) The Englishman's house is called his castle; but there are no doors and bars which can…
- Evening by Evening ·
March cites Proverbs 18:12
…thine, and that thou art mine. March 6 “Before destruction the heart of man is haughty.” (Proverbs 18:12) It is an old and common saying, that “coming events cast their shadows before them;” the…
- The Key Teachings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer ·
Listening and Bearing cites PROVERBS 18:13
…prayer. He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. PROVERBS 18:13 Helping, even when interrupted The fourth ministry is simple, practical help — active…
- Portraits of Courage – Mary Slessor ·
Introduction: The Legend and the Letters cites Proverbs 18:17
…pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.” — Proverbs 18:17, ASV A Woman Who Became a Legend Within a year of her death, Mary Slessor had become a…
- Portraits of Courage – Mary Slessor ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Proverbs 18:17
…show her, is more interesting and more useful than the legend. Scriptures to revisit Proverbs 18:17; John 8:32. Reflection 1. Why do Christians like legends about their heroes? 2. What is…
- Portraits of Courage – C. S. Lewis ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Proverbs 18:17
…revised his work rather than abandoning it. Scriptures to revisit 1 Thessalonians 5:21; Proverbs 18:17; Acts 17:11. Reflection 1. How do you respond when an argument you trust is shown to be…
- Portraits of Courage – C. T. Studd ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Proverbs 18:17
…than either the legend of total surrender or the cautionary tale. Scriptures to revisit Proverbs 18:17; John 8:32. Reflection 1. Why do we prefer our heroes simple? 2. How should we treat…
- Real Questions – Book 1 ·
Isn’t the Bible Full of Contradictions? cites Proverbs 18:17
…“The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him” (Proverbs 18:17). Hear the other side before you decide. Why Christians trust the Bible Christians don’t…
- Portraits of Courage – Samuel Ajayi Crowther ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Proverbs 18:17
…added legend on one side and prejudice on the other. Scriptures to revisit Habakkuk 2:2; Proverbs 18:17. Reflection 1. Why does it matter whether a Christian biography is accurate? 2. How can…
- Portraits of Courage – Pandita Ramabai ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Proverbs 18:17
…her own words are the surest guide to which she was. Scriptures to revisit John 8:32; Proverbs 18:17. Reflection 1. Why do different groups remember the same person so differently? 2. What…
- Portraits of Courage – C. T. Studd ·
Introduction: The Cricketer, the Crusader, and the Record cites Proverbs 18:17
…pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.” — Proverbs 18:17, ASV A Life Told Many Times Few missionary lives have been retold as often as C. T.…
- Rise Up, Men of God ·
The Watchman at the Gate cites Proverbs 18:21
…watches what comes out of his mouth. "The tongue has the power of life and death" (Proverbs 18:21). Your words can build up your wife or tear her down. Your words can bless your children…
- The Key Teachings of G. K. Chesterton ·
From Kensington to Beaconsfield cites PROVERBS 18:22
…toy theatre. Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord. PROVERBS 18:22 Fleet Street. Chesterton left the Slade without a degree and went to work for a…
- The Key Teachings of C. S. Lewis ·
The Four Loves cites PROVERBS 18:24
…must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. PROVERBS 18:24 Lewis knew friendship from the inside. His circle of friends, the Inklings, was one of…
- Anchored – 30 Days with God for Teens – Book 1 ·
Day 26 — Friends Who Shape You cites Proverbs 18:24
…Proverbs says about the best Friend: “there is a friend who stays closer than a brother” (Proverbs 18:24). Jesus called His disciples “friends” (John 15:15). Whoever else comes and goes, He is…
- Growing in Wisdom ·
Friendship and Peer Pressure cites Proverbs 18:24
…companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." — Proverbs 18:24 Stories from Uganda and Beyond Sarah from Kampala refused to buy leaked exam papers…
- Tell Me the Story – Book 9: Songs and Wise Words ·
A Friend Who Sticks Close cites Proverbs 18:24
…many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother” (Proverbs 18:24). Some people try to have lots and lots of companions, but none of them are real friends…