Proverbs 18:8-18

8 ¹The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into ²the inner parts of the body.

9 Whoever is slack in his work is a ³brother to him who destroys.

10 ⁴The name of the LORD is ⁵a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and ⁶is safe.

11 ⁷A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination.

12 ⁸Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but ⁹humility comes before honor.

13 If one gives an answer ¹⁰before he hears, it is his folly and shame.

14 A man's spirit will endure sickness, but ¹¹a crushed spirit who can bear?

15 An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

16 A man's ¹²gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.

17 The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.

18 ¹³The lot puts an end to quarrels and decides between powerful contenders.

Cross References

• 1. Proverbs 26:22; [Proverbs 16:28]
• 2. Proverbs 20:27
• 3. [Proverbs 28:24]
• 4. See Exodus 34:5-7
• 5. Psalms 61:3; [Psalms 18:2]; See 2 Samuel 22:3
• 6. [Psalms 20:1]
• 7. See Proverbs 10:15
• 8. See Proverbs 11:2
• 9. Proverbs 15:33
• 10. [John 7:51]
• 11. Proverbs 15:13
• 12. [Genesis 32:20; 1 Samuel 25:27]; See Proverbs 17:8
• 13. [Proverbs 16:33]