181 Loners who care only for themselves spit on the common good.

2 Fools care nothing for thoughtful discourse; all they do is run off at the mouth.

3 When wickedness arrives, shame's not far behind; contempt for life is contemptible.

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.