181 He that separateth himself seeketh [his own] desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.

2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.

3 When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, And with ignominy [cometh] reproach.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 18:1-3

Commentary on Proverbs 18:1

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If we would get knowledge and grace, we must try all methods of improving ourselves.

Commentary on Proverbs 18:2

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Those make nothing to purpose, of learning or religion, whose only design is to have something to make a show with.

Commentary on Proverbs 18:3

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As soon as sin entered, shame followed.