Proverbs 18 - NRSV

A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing personal opinion. Proverbs 18:2

A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
but only in expressing personal opinion.
Proverbs 18:2 speaking wisdom selfishness
A fool's lips bring strife,
and a fool's mouth invites a flogging.
Proverbs 18:6 speaking wisdom

The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
they go down into the inner parts of the body.
Proverbs 18:8 gossip speaking
The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
the righteous run into it and are safe.
Proverbs 18:10 God safety protection
The wealth of the rich is their strong city;
in their imagination it is like a high wall.
Proverbs 18:11 money materialism
Before destruction one's heart is haughty,
but humility goes before honor.
Proverbs 18:12 humility pride
A gift opens doors;
it gives access to the great.
Proverbs 18:16 reward giving
Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruits.
Proverbs 18:21 speaking blessing self-control
He who finds a wife finds a good thing,
and obtains favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 18:22 blessing marriage seeking
Some friends play at friendship
but a true friend sticks closer than one's nearest kin.
Proverbs 18:24 friendship family

Bible verse of the day

But he was wounded for our transgressions,
crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the punishment that made us whole,
and by his bruises we are healed.

Isaiah 53:5 sin Jesus healing