18 Pride goes before destruction,
a haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Pride, the original sin, brings destruction.
A disdainfully proud spirit brings condemnation.
Bury Pride!
#pride #haughty #spirit #destruction #haughty_spirit #before #fall
18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,
but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Disagreements are best managed with poise and restraint.
#hot-tempered #conflict #patient #quarrel #stirs_up #calms
18 The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Foolishness springs from ignorance.
Knowledge springs from prudence.
#simple #inherit #folly #prudent #knowledge #crowned
18 Whoever disregards discipline
comes to poverty and shame,
but whoever heeds correction is honored.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Discipline is required to stay on the Narrow Path.
Poverty and shame is averted.
#disregards #discipline #poverty #shame #heeds #correction #honored
18 The words of the reckless pierce like swords,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Some speak to injure, and others to heal.
Be the healer.
#tongue_of_the_wise #words_of_the_reckless #tongue #wise #words #reckless #pierce #swords #healing
