Bible Commentaries
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 18
Introduction
| 1 | From this chapter to the five and twentieth are sundry observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices. |
Verse 1
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
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- Through, etc
- or, He that separateth himself seeketh, according to his desire and intermeddleth in every business.
- Exodus 33:16, Zechariah 7:3, Romans 1:1, 2 Corinthians 6:17, Jude 1:19
- seeketh
- 2:1-6, Matthew 13:11,44, Mark 4:11, Ephesians 5:15-17
- intermeddleth
- 14:10, 17:14, 20:3,19, 24:21, 26:17, Isaiah 26:8,9, Jeremiah 15:17, Mark 1:35
Verse 2
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
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- fool
- 1:7,22, 17:16, Psalms 1:1,2, Matthew 8:34, 1 Corinthians 8:1
- but
- Numbers 24:15,16, 1 Corinthians 14:12, Philippians 1:15, 2 Peter 2:15-19
Verse 3
When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
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- 11:2, 22:10, 29:16, 1 Samuel 20:30, Nehemiah 4:4, Psalms 69:9,20, 123:3,4, Matthew 27:39-44, 1 Peter 4:4,14
Verse 4
The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
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- words
- 10:11, 13:14, 16:22, 20:5, Matthew 12:34, John 4:14, 7:38,39, Colossians 3:16, 4:6
- the wellspring
- Psalms 78:2
Verse 5
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
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- not
- 24:23, 28:21, Leviticus 19:15, Deuteronomy 1:16,17, 16:19, Job 13:7,8, 34:19, Matthew 22:16
- to overthrow
- 1 Kings 21:9-14, Isaiah 5:23, 59:14, Micah 7:3
Verse 6
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
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- fools
- 12:16, 13:10, 14:16, 16:27,28, 17:14, 20:3, 27:3
- his
- 14:3, 19:19, 22:24,25, 25:24, 29:9
Verse 7
A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
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- his destruction
- 10:8,14, 12:13, 13:3, Ecclesiastes 10:11-14
- his lips
- 6:2, Judges 11:35, 1 Samuel 14:24-46, Mark 6:23-28, Acts 23:14-22
Verse 8
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
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- words
- 12:18, 16:28, 26:20-22, Leviticus 19:16, Psalms 52:2, 64:3,4
- tale-bearer
- or, whisperer. as wounds. or, like as when men are wounded. innermost parts. Heb. chambers.
Verse 9
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
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- that is slothful
- 10:4, 23:20,21, 24:30-34, Matthew 25:26, Romans 12:11, Hebrews 6:12
- is brother
- 28:24, Job 30:29, Luke 15:13,14, 16:1,2
Verse 10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
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- name
- Genesis 17:1, Exodus 3:13-15, 6:3, 34:5-7, Isaiah 9:6, 57:15, Jeremiah 23:6, Matthew 1:23, Revelation 1:8
- a strong
- 2 Samuel 22:3,51, Psalms 18:2, 27:1, 61:3,4, 91:2, 144:2, Isaiah 26:4
- the righteous
- Genesis 32:11,28,29, 1 Samuel 30:6, 2 Samuel 22:45-47, Psalms 56:3,4
- safe
- Heb. set aloft.
- Psalms 91:14, Habakkuk 3:19
Verse 11
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
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- 10:15, 11:4, Deuteronomy 32:31, Job 31:24,25, Psalms 49:6-9, 52:5-7, 62:10,11, Ecclesiastes 7:12, Luke 12:19-21
Verse 12
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
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- destruction
- 11:2, 16:18, 29:23, Ezekiel 16:49,50, 28:2,9, Daniel 5:23,24, Acts 12:21-23
- and
- 15:33, Job 42:6-17, Isaiah 6:5-13, Daniel 9:20,23, Luke 14:11, 1 Peter 5:5
Verse 13
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
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- that
- Deuteronomy 13:14, 2 Samuel 16:4, 19:24-30, Esther 3:10-15, 8:5-17, Job 29:16, Daniel 6:9,14, John 7:51
- answereth a matter
- Heb. returneth a word.
Verse 14
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
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- spirit
- Job 1:20,21, 2:7-10, Psalms 147:3, Romans 5:3-5, 8:35-37, 2 Corinthians 1:12, 12:9,10, James 1:2, 1 Peter 1:6
- but
- 17:22, Job 6:4, 7:14,15, 10:15-17, Psalms 30:9,10, 32:3,4, 38:2-4, Psalms 42:10,11, 55:3,5, 77:2,3, 88:14-16, 109:22, Mark 14:33,34, 2 Corinthians 2:7
Verse 15
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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- 1:5, 4:5,7, 9:9, 10:14, 15:14, 23:23, 1 Kings 3:9, Psalms 119:97-104, Luke 8:8-10, 10:39, 2 Timothy 3:15-17, James 1:5
Verse 16
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
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- 17:8, 19:6, 21:14, Genesis 32:20, 33:10, 43:11, 1 Samuel 25:27
Verse 17
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
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- 13, 2 Samuel 16:1-3, 19:24-27, Acts 24:5,6,12,13
Verse 18
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
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- 16:33, Joshua 14:2, 1 Samuel 10:21-27, 14:42, 1 Chronicles 6:63, 24:31, Nehemiah 11:1
Verse 19
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
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- brother
- 6:19, Genesis 4:5-8, 27:41-45, 32:6-11, 37:3-5,11,18-27, 2 Samuel 13:22,28, 1 Kings 2:23-25, 12:16, 2 Chronicles 13:17, Acts 15:39
- than
- 16:32
Verse 20
A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
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- 12:13,14, 13:2, 22:18,21, 25:11,12
Verse 21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
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- Death
- 4-7, 10:20,21,31, 11:30, Matthew 12:35-37, Romans 10:14,15, 2 Corinthians 2:16, 11:15, Ephesians 4:29, Colossians 4:6, Titus 1:10,11, James 3:6-9, 2 Peter 2:18
- and
- 10:19, Ecclesiastes 10:12-14, Isaiah 57:19
Verse 22
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
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- findeth a wife
- 5:15-23, 12:4, 19:14, 31:10-31, Genesis 24:67, 29:20,21,28, Ecclesiastes 9:9, Hosea 12:12, 1 Corinthians 7:2
- and
- 3:4, 8:35
Verse 23
The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
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- poor
- Ruth 2:7, 1 Samuel 2:36, 2 Kings 4:1,2, Isaiah 66:2, Matthew 5:3, James 1:9-11
- rich
- Genesis 42:7,30, Exodus 5:2, 1 Samuel 25:10,17, James 2:3
Verse 24
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
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- that hath
- 17:17, 27:9, 1 Samuel 19:4,5, 30:26-31, 2 Samuel 9:1-13, 16:17, 17:27-29, 2 Samuel 19:30-39, 21:7, 1 Chronicles 12:38-40, Matthew 26:49,50
- there
- 2 Samuel 1:26, John 15:14,15
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