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Proverbs 18
66 catchwords575 parallels
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Proverbs 18:1
He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
Proverbs 18:1 · BSB
Through5 parallels
etc. or , He that separateth himself seeketh , according to his desire and intermeddleth in every business
seeketh5 parallels
intermeddleth10 parallels
Reciprocal18 parallels
- Numbers 6:2 When
- Deuteronomy 14:6 General
- Psalm 90:12 that
- Psalm 111:2 that have
- Psalm 119:45 for I seek
- Psalm 119:97 O how
- Proverbs 2:2 thou
- Proverbs 2:10 General
- Proverbs 3:13 getteth
- Proverbs 4:5 Get wisdom
- Proverbs 8:9 General
- Proverbs 10:14 lay
- Proverbs 12:1 loveth
- Proverbs 21:11 when the wise
- Ecclesiastes 1:13 I gave
- Matthew 13:19 and understandeth
- John 7:4 there
- Colossians 3:16 all
Proverbs 18:2
A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
Proverbs 18:2 · BSB
fool7 parallels
Reciprocal9 parallels
- Psalm 90:12 that
- Psalm 111:2 that have
- Proverbs 2:10 General
- Proverbs 8:9 General
- Proverbs 14:6 scorner
- Ecclesiastes 10:3 and he
- Matthew 13:19 and understandeth
- John 7:4 there
- Romans 1:31 Without understanding
Proverbs 18:3
With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.
Proverbs 18:3 · BSB
the whole verse12 parallels
Reciprocal1 parallel
- Proverbs 14:21 that despiseth
Proverbs 18:4
The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
Proverbs 18:4 · BSB
words10 parallels
the wellspring1 parallel
Reciprocal3 parallels
- 2 Chronicles 9:2 all
- Proverbs 18:21 Death
- Matthew 13:52 which
Proverbs 18:5
Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.
Proverbs 18:5 · BSB
not10 parallels
to overthrow4 parallels
Reciprocal6 parallels
- Genesis 4:7 If thou doest well
- Nehemiah 5:9 It is not
- Psalm 82:2 accept
- Psalm 140:4 overthrow
- Proverbs 17:26 to punish
- 1 Timothy 5:21 without preferring
Proverbs 18:6
A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
Proverbs 18:6 · BSB
fool's8 parallels
Reciprocal17 parallels
- 1 Kings 2:23 spoken
- 1 Kings 12:10 My little finger
- 2 Kings 14:8 Come
- 2 Chronicles 10:10 My little finger
- 2 Chronicles 25:19 why shouldest
- Proverbs 3:30 General
- Proverbs 10:8 fall
- Proverbs 10:10 but
- Proverbs 10:32 but
- Proverbs 12:13 wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips
- Proverbs 17:20 and he
- Proverbs 25:8 hastily
- Proverbs 26:17 passeth
- Ecclesiastes 10:3 and he
- Ecclesiastes 10:12 but
- Matthew 5:22 fool
- 1 Corinthians 1:11 that there
Proverbs 18:7
A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
Proverbs 18:7 · BSB
his destruction5 parallels
his lips5 parallels
Reciprocal10 parallels
- 2 Samuel 3:33 as a fool dieth
- 1 Kings 2:23 spoken
- 1 Kings 12:10 My little finger
- 2 Chronicles 10:10 My little finger
- Psalm 59:12 For the
- Psalm 64:8 tongue
- Psalm 140:9 let the mischief
- Proverbs 10:10 but
- Proverbs 17:20 and he
- Proverbs 20:25 a snare
Proverbs 18:8
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.
Proverbs 18:8 · BSB
words7 parallels
Reciprocal9 parallels
- Deuteronomy 22:14 General
- Judges 16:18 Come up
- 1 Samuel 24:9 General
- Psalm 120:4 Sharp
- Proverbs 15:4 a breach
- Proverbs 20:19 that goeth
- Proverbs 26:22 words
- Ezekiel 22:9 men that carry tales
- Ephesians 4:31 evil speaking
talebearer or , whisperer
as wounds or , like as when men are wounded
innermost parts Heb. chambers
Proverbs 18:9
Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.
Proverbs 18:9 · BSB
that is slothful7 parallels
is brother6 parallels
Reciprocal6 parallels
- Genesis 49:5 Simeon
- Psalm 112:5 he will
- Proverbs 6:6 thou
- Matthew 25:18 and hid
- Luke 16:3 I cannot
- John 6:12 that nothing
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Proverbs 18:10 · BSB
name9 parallels
a strong9 parallels
the righteous7 parallels
Reciprocal35 parallels
- Genesis 7:1 Come
- Leviticus 26:5 dwell
- Deuteronomy 33:27 refuge
- 1 Samuel 17:45 in the name
- 1 Kings 20:22 strengthen
- 1 Chronicles 6:54 castles
- 2 Chronicles 14:11 rest on thee
- Psalm 3:5 the
- Psalm 9:9 The Lord
- Psalm 9:10 know
- Psalm 20:1 name
- Psalm 27:5 hide
- Psalm 46:1 refuge
- Psalm 52:9 wait
- Psalm 71:3 my strong habitation
- Psalm 143:9 flee unto thee
- Proverbs 14:26 his
- Proverbs 27:12 General
- Proverbs 29:25 whoso
- Ecclesiastes 7:12 wisdom
- Isaiah 4:6 tabernacle
- Isaiah 8:14 he shall be
- Isaiah 14:32 trust in it
- Isaiah 26:20 enter
- Isaiah 33:16 shall dwell
- Jeremiah 16:19 my strength
- Ezekiel 11:16 as a
- Daniel 6:23 because
- Joel 3:16 hope
- Nahum 1:7 strong hold
- Habakkuk 3:4 the hiding
- Zephaniah 2:3 hid
- John 17:11 thine
- 2 Corinthians 4:8 yet
- Ephesians 6:16 the shield
Proverbs 18:11
A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.
Proverbs 18:11 · BSB
the whole verse11 parallels
Reciprocal8 parallels
- 1 Chronicles 6:54 castles
- Proverbs 28:11 rich
- Jeremiah 48:36 the riches
- Ezekiel 28:4 General
- Habakkuk 2:9 set
- Zephaniah 1:18 their silver
- Mark 10:24 trust
- Luke 18:24 How
Proverbs 18:12
Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 18:12 · BSB
destruction10 parallels
Reciprocal22 parallels
- Exodus 10:3 humble
- Numbers 16:27 and stood
- 1 Samuel 17:44 Come to me
- 1 Samuel 18:18 Who am I
- 1 Samuel 25:41 thine
- 1 Kings 1:5 exalted
- 1 Kings 20:18 General
- Esther 6:6 To whom
- Proverbs 17:19 he that
- Proverbs 21:24 haughty
- Isaiah 10:14 And my
- Jeremiah 48:29 his loftiness
- Jeremiah 50:32 the most proud
- Ezekiel 29:9 because
- Ezekiel 31:10 and his
- Hosea 13:1 Ephraim
- Obadiah 1:3 pride
- Habakkuk 2:9 set
- Luke 9:48 he that
- Luke 18:14 every
- 1 Timothy 3:6 lest
- James 4:6 giveth grace
Proverbs 18:13
He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
Proverbs 18:13 · BSB
that9 parallels
Reciprocal11 parallels
- Joshua 22:21 answered
- 2 Samuel 14:8 I will give
- 2 Samuel 19:29 Why speakest
- Job 18:2 mark
- Job 32:4 waited till Job had spoken
- Proverbs 18:17 General
- Acts 25:16 and have
- Acts 25:27 General
- Acts 26:1 Thou
- James 1:19 slow to speak
- 1 Peter 4:8 for
answereth a matter Heb. returneth a word
Proverbs 18:14
The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
Proverbs 18:14 · BSB
spirit11 parallels
but21 parallels
Reciprocal7 parallels
- 2 Kings 4:27 vexed
- Psalm 6:3 My
- Proverbs 12:25 Heaviness
- Proverbs 14:10 heart
- Proverbs 15:4 a breach
- Proverbs 15:13 by
- 2 Corinthians 7:10 the sorrow
Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
Proverbs 18:15 · BSB
the whole verse13 parallels
Reciprocal8 parallels
- Job 8:10 utter words
- Proverbs 8:9 General
- Proverbs 15:32 getteth understanding
- Proverbs 17:16 seeing
- Proverbs 21:11 when the wise
- Ecclesiastes 1:13 I gave
- Acts 10:33 are we
- Acts 13:7 a prudent
Proverbs 18:16
A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
Proverbs 18:16 · BSB
the whole verse7 parallels
Reciprocal10 parallels
- Genesis 21:27 took
- Genesis 24:31 thou
- Genesis 32:13 a present
- Judges 3:15 sent a present
- 1 Samuel 16:20 an ass laden
- 1 Samuel 25:18 took two
- 1 Samuel 30:26 to his friends
- 2 Samuel 16:1 with a couple
- 2 Kings 18:31 Make an agreement with me
- Proverbs 17:23 General
Proverbs 18:17
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
Proverbs 18:17 · BSB
the whole verse7 parallels
Reciprocal7 parallels
- Genesis 39:19 heard
- 2 Samuel 16:4 Behold
- Job 32:11 whilst
- Proverbs 28:11 the poor
- Luke 6:42 cast
- Acts 25:16 and have
- Acts 26:1 Thou
Proverbs 18:18
Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents.
Proverbs 18:18 · BSB
the whole verse7 parallels
Reciprocal5 parallels
- Numbers 26:55 by lot
- Joshua 18:6 that I may cast
- Joshua 18:10 cast lots
- Joshua 21:8 by lot
- Nehemiah 10:34 cast
Proverbs 18:19
An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.
Proverbs 18:19 · BSB
brother13 parallels
than1 parallel
Reciprocal7 parallels
- Genesis 32:11 Deliver
- Judges 12:6 there fell
- Judges 20:48 smote them
- 1 Samuel 17:28 Eliab's anger
- 2 Samuel 19:43 the words
- Acts 7:26 ye are
- 1 Peter 3:1 won
Proverbs 18:20
From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.
Proverbs 18:20 · BSB
the whole verse7 parallels
Reciprocal3 parallels
- Isaiah 60:9 unto
- Hosea 10:13 eaten
- John 4:32 I have
Proverbs 18:21
Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 18:21 · BSB
Death16 parallels
and3 parallels
Reciprocal19 parallels
- Deuteronomy 22:14 General
- Job 6:25 forcible
- Job 19:2 break me
- Psalm 12:3 proud
- Psalm 34:13 Keep
- Psalm 39:1 that I
- Psalm 52:2 like
- Psalm 120:4 Sharp
- Psalm 140:11 an evil speaker
- Proverbs 10:10 but
- Proverbs 12:14 satisfied
- Proverbs 21:23 General
- Ecclesiastes 10:11 a babbler
- Jeremiah 18:18 Come and let us smite
- Jeremiah 49:16 terribleness
- Hosea 10:12 Sow
- Hosea 10:13 eaten
- James 1:19 slow to speak
- James 3:5 so
Proverbs 18:22
He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.
Proverbs 18:22 · BSB
findeth a wife11 parallels
and2 parallels
Reciprocal7 parallels
- Genesis 2:18 good
- Genesis 2:22 brought
- Genesis 24:44 the woman
- Ruth 4:10 have I
- 1 Samuel 25:39 to take her
- Matthew 19:10 General
- John 2:1 a marriage
Proverbs 18:23
The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.
Proverbs 18:23 · BSB
Reciprocal6 parallels
- Judges 8:6 General
- 1 Samuel 20:10 answer thee
- 1 Kings 12:13 answered
- Job 41:3 General
- Proverbs 19:7 yet
- Proverbs 22:7 rich
Proverbs 18:24
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:24 · BSB
that hath13 parallels
there3 parallels
Reciprocal16 parallels
- Genesis 21:27 took
- Genesis 23:7 General
- Genesis 39:8 my master
- Deuteronomy 13:6 thy brother
- Joshua 2:14 when the Lord
- Ruth 1:14 but Ruth
- Ruth 4:15 better
- 1 Samuel 18:1 loved him
- 1 Samuel 20:17 for he loved
- 2 Samuel 15:15 Behold
- 2 Samuel 15:21 surely
- Job 2:11 friends
- Job 19:14 kinsfolk
- Proverbs 27:10 better
- Mark 14:31 he spake
- Luke 5:7 that they should
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