Proverbs 18
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Proverbs 18:12-19

121Before destruction the heart of a person is haughty, But 2humility goes before honor.13One who 3gives an answer before he hears, It is foolishness and shame to him.14The 4spirit of a person can endure his sickness, But as for a 5broken spirit, who can endure it?15The 67mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, And the 8ear of the wise seeks knowledge.16A person’s 9gift makes room for him And brings him before great people.17The first 10to plead his case seems right, Until 11another comes and examines him.18The cast 12lot puts an end to quarrels, And 13decides between the mighty ones.19A brother who is offended is harder to be won than a strong city, And quarrels are like the bars of a citadel.

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Notes

  1. 1. Proverbs 18:12 Prov 11:2; 16:18; 29:23 ↩
  2. 2. Proverbs 18:12 Prov 15:33 ↩
  3. 3. Proverbs 18:13 Prov 20:25; John 7:51 ↩
  4. 4. Proverbs 18:14 Prov 17:22 ↩
  5. 5. Proverbs 18:14 Prov 15:13 ↩
  6. 6. Proverbs 18:15 Lit heart ↩
  7. 7. Proverbs 18:15 Prov 15:14; Eph 1:17 ↩
  8. 8. Proverbs 18:15 Prov 15:31 ↩
  9. 9. Proverbs 18:16 Gen 32:20; 1 Sam 25:27 ↩
  10. 10. Proverbs 18:17 Lit in his plea ↩
  11. 11. Proverbs 18:17 Lit his neighbor ↩
  12. 12. Proverbs 18:18 Prov 16:33 ↩
  13. 13. Proverbs 18:18 Lit makes a division ↩

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