New American Standard Bible 1995
Proverbs 18:12-19
121Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But 2humility goes before honor.13He who 3gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him.14The 4spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But as for a 5broken spirit who can bear it?15The 67mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the 8ear of the wise seeks knowledge.16A man’s 9gift makes room for him And brings him before great men.17The first 10to plead his case seems right, Until 11another comes and examines him.18The cast 12lot puts an end to strife And 13decides between the mighty ones.19A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a citadel.
Notes
- 1. Proverbs 18:12 Prov 11:2; 16:18; 29:23 ↩
- 2. Proverbs 18:12 Prov 15:33 ↩
- 3. Proverbs 18:13 Prov 20:25; John 7:51 ↩
- 4. Proverbs 18:14 Prov 17:22 ↩
- 5. Proverbs 18:14 Prov 15:13 ↩
- 6. Proverbs 18:15 Lit heart ↩
- 7. Proverbs 18:15 Prov 15:14; Eph 1:17 ↩
- 8. Proverbs 18:15 Prov 15:31 ↩
- 9. Proverbs 18:16 Gen 32:20; 1 Sam 25:27 ↩
- 10. Proverbs 18:17 Lit in his plea ↩
- 11. Proverbs 18:17 Lit his neighbor ↩
- 12. Proverbs 18:18 Prov 16:33 ↩
- 13. Proverbs 18:18 Lit makes a division ↩
Commentaries on Proverbs 18
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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