Popular Bible Verses from Proverbs 18

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Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words. [Matt 12:37]

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 man of too many friends [chosen indiscriminately] will be broken in pieces and come to ruin, But there is a [true, loving] friend who [is reliable and] sticks closer than a brother.

He who finds a [true and faithful] wife finds a good thing And obtains favor and approval from the LORD. [Prov 19:14; 31:10]

He who answers before he hears [the facts]— It is folly and shame to him. [John 7:51]

A [closed-minded] fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his personal opinions [unwittingly displaying his self-indulgence and his stupidity].

Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty and filled with self-importance, But humility comes before honor.