Provérbios 18
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Provérbios 18:4-7
18:4 Words flow from one’s character as water bubbles up from the earth (see also 10:20; 12:23; 16:23; cp. Jas 3:10-12).
Provérbios 18:8-9
18:8 // 26:22 Rumors may be delicious to hear and repeat, but they are deadly.
Provérbios 18:10-11
18:10-11 In a troubled world, only the Lord can save. The rich might believe their wealth is a strong defense, but the power of money is limited (11:4; 13:8).
Provérbios 18:12-13
18:12 Haughtiness cultivates pride. It leads to failure because it does not allow for change in the face of criticism. Humility learns from others and leads to the honor of success.
Provérbios 18:14-15
18:14 A spiritual or emotional problem (a crushed spirit) can be more trying than a physical one (sick body).
Provérbios 18:16
18:16 See “Bribes” Theme Note.
Provérbios 18:17
18:17 It is important to hear both sides of a dispute. Only fools jump to conclusions and rush to judgment; the wise take time to discern.
Provérbios 18:18-20
18:18 Flipping a coin (literally Casting lots): Casting lots was a valid way of seeking God’s will (Num 27:21; Josh 18:6-10). The Lord determined how the lots would fall (Prov 16:33).
Provérbios 18:21-22
18:21 Life and death: The wise speak thoughtfully (10:19; 11:12; 12:23) because they know that what we say has consequences (13:3; 14:3).
Provérbios 18:23
18:23 God will punish the powerful who disparage the poor; wise people care for the needy (11:24; 28:27; 29:7, 14).
Provérbios 18:24
18:24 Some people who present themselves as “friends” are not. The wise see beyond pretense, discerning a real friend from false friends by how they act in adverse circumstances.