18 Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored.
19 A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.
20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 13:18-20
Commentary on Proverbs 13:18
(Read Proverbs 13:18)
He that scorns to be taught, will certainly be brought down.
Commentary on Proverbs 13:19
(Read Proverbs 13:19)
There are in man strong desires after happiness; but never let those expect any thing truly sweet to their souls, who will not be persuaded to leave their sins.
Commentary on Proverbs 13:20
(Read Proverbs 13:20)
Multitudes are brought to ruin by bad company. And all that make themselves wicked will be destroyed.