A Broken Spirit
“The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, but who can bear a broken spirit?” (Proverbs 18:4). Send article as PDF
Author: jchowning
Certain Folly and Shame
“He who answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him…The first one to plead his cause seems right, until his neighbor comes and examines him” (Proverbs 18:13, 17). Send article as PDF
Before Honor
“…before honor is humility” (Proverbs 18:12, 15:33). Send article as PDF
Before Destruction
“Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty…Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 18:12; 16:18). Send article as PDF
Strong and Faulty Towers
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. The rich man’s wealth is his strong city and like a high wall in his own esteem” (Proverbs 18:10-11). Send article as PDF
The Sobering Truth about Slothfulness
“He who is slothful in his work is a brother to him who is a great destroyer” (Proverbs 18:9). Send article as PDF
The Grave and Subtle Danger of a Talebearer
“The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, and they go down into the inmost body” (Proverbs 18:8). “The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, and they go down into the inmost body” (Proverbs 26:22). Send article as PDF
Self-Destruction
“A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for blows. A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul” (Proverbs 18:6-7). Send article as PDF
The Wickedness of Partiality (Part Two)
“It is not good to show partiality to the wicked, or to overthrow the righteous in judgment” (Proverbs 18:5). Send article as PDF
The Wickedness of Partiality (Part One)
“It is not good to show partiality to the wicked, or to overthrow the righteous in judgment” (Proverbs 18:5). Send article as PDF