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Proverbs 18:11-24

Proverbs 18:11-24 CSB

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The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; in his imagination it is like a high wall.  Before his downfall a person’s heart is proud,  but humility comes before honor.  The one who gives an answer before he listens — this is foolishness and disgrace for him.  A person’s spirit can endure sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?  The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.  A person’s gift opens doors  for him and brings him before the great.  The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.  Casting the lot  ends quarrels and separates powerful opponents. An offended brother is harder to reach  than a fortified city, and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress. From the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is filled with the product of his lips.  Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.  A man who finds a wife finds a good thing  and obtains favor from the  Lord.  The poor person pleads,  but the rich one answers roughly.  One with many friends may be harmed,  but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother. 

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Proverbs 18:11-24 - The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; in his imagination it is like a high wall.  Before his downfall a person’s heart is proud,  but humility comes before honor.  The one who gives an answer before he listens — this is foolishness and disgrace for him.  A person’s spirit can endure sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?  The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.  A person’s gift opens doors  for him and brings him before the great.  The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.  Casting the lot  ends quarrels and separates powerful opponents. An offended brother is harder to reach  than a fortified city, and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress. From the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is filled with the product of his lips.  Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.  A man who finds a wife finds a good thing  and obtains favor from the  Lord.  The poor person pleads,  but the rich one answers roughly.  One with many friends may be harmed,  but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:11-24 - The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; in his imagination it is like a high wall.  Before his downfall a person’s heart is proud,  but humility comes before honor.  The one who gives an answer before he listens — this is foolishness and disgrace for him.  A person’s spirit can endure sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?  The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.  A person’s gift opens doors  for him and brings him before the great.  The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.  Casting the lot  ends quarrels and separates powerful opponents. An offended brother is harder to reach  than a fortified city, and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress. From the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is filled with the product of his lips.  Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.  A man who finds a wife finds a good thing  and obtains favor from the  Lord.  The poor person pleads,  but the rich one answers roughly.  One with many friends may be harmed,  but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother. 

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