He who is careless in his work Is a brother to him who destroys. The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs to it and is safe and set on high [far above evil]. The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall [of protection] in his own imagination and conceit. Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty and filled with self-importance, But humility comes before honor. He who answers before he hears [the facts]— It is folly and shame to him. [John 7:51] The spirit of a man sustains him in sickness, But as for a broken spirit, who can bear it? The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge. A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him And brings him before great men. [Gen 32:20; 1 Sam 25:27; Prov 17:8; 21:14]
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![Proverbs 18:9-16 - He who is careless in his work
Is a brother to him who destroys.
The name of the LORD is a strong tower;
The righteous runs to it and is safe and set on high [far above evil].
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
And like a high wall [of protection] in his own imagination and conceit.
Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty and filled with self-importance,
But humility comes before honor.
He who answers before he hears [the facts]—
It is folly and shame to him. [John 7:51]
The spirit of a man sustains him in sickness,
But as for a broken spirit, who can bear it?
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him
And brings him before great men. [Gen 32:20; 1 Sam 25:27; Prov 17:8; 21:14]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2F320x320%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fstatic-youversionapi-com%2Fimages%2Fbase%2F56527%2F1280x1280.jpg&w=640&q=75)
![Proverbs 18:9-16 - He who is careless in his work
Is a brother to him who destroys.
The name of the LORD is a strong tower;
The righteous runs to it and is safe and set on high [far above evil].
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
And like a high wall [of protection] in his own imagination and conceit.
Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty and filled with self-importance,
But humility comes before honor.
He who answers before he hears [the facts]—
It is folly and shame to him. [John 7:51]
The spirit of a man sustains him in sickness,
But as for a broken spirit, who can bear it?
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him
And brings him before great men. [Gen 32:20; 1 Sam 25:27; Prov 17:8; 21:14]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2F320x320%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fstatic-youversionapi-com%2Fimages%2Fbase%2F39680%2F1280x1280.jpg&w=640&q=75)
![Proverbs 18:9-16 - He who is careless in his work
Is a brother to him who destroys.
The name of the LORD is a strong tower;
The righteous runs to it and is safe and set on high [far above evil].
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
And like a high wall [of protection] in his own imagination and conceit.
Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty and filled with self-importance,
But humility comes before honor.
He who answers before he hears [the facts]—
It is folly and shame to him. [John 7:51]
The spirit of a man sustains him in sickness,
But as for a broken spirit, who can bear it?
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him
And brings him before great men. [Gen 32:20; 1 Sam 25:27; Prov 17:8; 21:14]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2F320x320%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fstatic-youversionapi-com%2Fimages%2Fbase%2F6013%2F1280x1280.jpg&w=640&q=75)
![Proverbs 18:9-16 - He who is careless in his work
Is a brother to him who destroys.
The name of the LORD is a strong tower;
The righteous runs to it and is safe and set on high [far above evil].
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
And like a high wall [of protection] in his own imagination and conceit.
Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty and filled with self-importance,
But humility comes before honor.
He who answers before he hears [the facts]—
It is folly and shame to him. [John 7:51]
The spirit of a man sustains him in sickness,
But as for a broken spirit, who can bear it?
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him
And brings him before great men. [Gen 32:20; 1 Sam 25:27; Prov 17:8; 21:14]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2F320x320%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fstatic-youversionapi-com%2Fimages%2Fbase%2F481%2F1280x1280.jpg&w=640&q=75)
![Proverbs 18:9-16 - He who is careless in his work
Is a brother to him who destroys.
The name of the LORD is a strong tower;
The righteous runs to it and is safe and set on high [far above evil].
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
And like a high wall [of protection] in his own imagination and conceit.
Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty and filled with self-importance,
But humility comes before honor.
He who answers before he hears [the facts]—
It is folly and shame to him. [John 7:51]
The spirit of a man sustains him in sickness,
But as for a broken spirit, who can bear it?
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him
And brings him before great men. [Gen 32:20; 1 Sam 25:27; Prov 17:8; 21:14]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2F320x320%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fstatic-youversionapi-com%2Fimages%2Fbase%2F2422%2F1280x1280.jpg&w=640&q=75)
