18:1 A recluse is self-indulgent, snarling at every sound principle of conduct.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 18 , Verse 1 , A recluse is self-indulgent, snarling at every sound principle of conduct.
18:2 Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 18 , Verse 2 , Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.
18:3 When the wicked arrive, contempt, shame, and disgrace are sure to follow.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 18 , Verse 3 , When the wicked arrive, contempt, shame, and disgrace are sure to follow.
18:4 A person's words can be life-giving water; words of true wisdom are as refreshing as a bubbling brook.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 18 , Verse 4 , A person's words can be life-giving water; words of true wisdom are as refreshing as a bubbling brook.
18:5 It is wrong for a judge to favor the guilty or condemn the innocent.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 18 , Verse 5 , It is wrong for a judge to favor the guilty or condemn the innocent.
18:6 Fools get into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 18 , Verse 6 , Fools get into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating.
18:7 The mouths of fools are their ruin; their lips get them into trouble.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 18 , Verse 7 , The mouths of fools are their ruin; their lips get them into trouble.
18:8 What dainty morsels rumors are--but they sink deep into one's heart.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 18 , Verse 8 , What dainty morsels rumors are--but they sink deep into one's heart.
18:9 A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 18 , Verse 9 , A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things.
18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 18 , Verse 10 , The name of the LORD is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.
18:11 The rich think of their wealth as an impregnable defense; they imagine it is a high wall of safety.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 18 , Verse 11 , The rich think of their wealth as an impregnable defense; they imagine it is a high wall of safety.
18:12 Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 18 , Verse 12 , Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor.
18:13 What a shame, what folly, to give advice before listening to the facts!
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 18 , Verse 13 , What a shame, what folly, to give advice before listening to the facts!
18:14 The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear it if the spirit is crushed?
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 18 , Verse 14 , The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear it if the spirit is crushed?
18:15 Intelligent people are always open to new ideas. In fact, they look for them.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 18 , Verse 15 , Intelligent people are always open to new ideas. In fact, they look for them.
18:16 Giving a gift works wonders; it may bring you before important people!
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 18 , Verse 16 , Giving a gift works wonders; it may bring you before important people!
18:17 Any story sounds true until someone sets the record straight.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 18 , Verse 17 , Any story sounds true until someone sets the record straight.
18:18 Casting lots can end arguments and settle disputes between powerful opponents.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 18 , Verse 18 , Casting lots can end arguments and settle disputes between powerful opponents.
18:19 It's harder to make amends with an offended friend than to capture a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with iron bars.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 18 , Verse 19 , It's harder to make amends with an offended friend than to capture a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with iron bars.
18:20 Words satisfy the soul as food satisfies the stomach; the right words on a person's lips bring satisfaction.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 18 , Verse 20 , Words satisfy the soul as food satisfies the stomach; the right words on a person's lips bring satisfaction.
18:21 Those who love to talk will experience the consequences, for the tongue can kill or nourish life.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 18 , Verse 21 , Those who love to talk will experience the consequences, for the tongue can kill or nourish life.
18:22 The man who finds a wife finds a treasure and receives favor from the LORD.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 18 , Verse 22 , The man who finds a wife finds a treasure and receives favor from the LORD.
18:23 The poor plead for mercy; the rich answer with insults.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 18 , Verse 23 , The poor plead for mercy; the rich answer with insults.
18:24 There are 'friends' who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 18 , Verse 24 , There are 'friends' who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.
