181 He who separates himself seeks his own desire , He quarrels against all sound wisdom .
2 A fool does not delight in understanding , But only in revealing his own mind .
3 When a wicked man comes , contempt also comes , And with dishonor comes scorn .
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.