Proverbs 18:10-20

10 ¹The name of the LORD is ²a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and ³is safe.

11 ⁴A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination.

12 ⁵Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but ⁶humility comes before honor.

13 If one gives an answer ⁷before he hears, it is his folly and shame.

14 A man's spirit will endure sickness, but ⁸a crushed spirit who can bear?

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

16 A man's ⁹gift 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 ¹⁰The lot puts an end to quarrels and decides between powerful contenders.

19 A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.

20 ¹¹From the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.

Cross References

• 1. See Exodus 34:5-7
• 2. Psalms 61:3; [Psalms 18:2]; See 2 Samuel 22:3
• 3. [Psalms 20:1]
• 4. See Proverbs 10:15
• 5. See Proverbs 11:2
• 6. Proverbs 15:33
• 7. [John 7:51]
• 8. Proverbs 15:13
• 9. [Genesis 32:20; 1 Samuel 25:27]; See Proverbs 17:8
• 10. [Proverbs 16:33]
• 11. See Proverbs 12:14