18 Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains correction, But he who regards a rebuke will be honored.
19 A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20 He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 13:18-20
Commentary on Proverbs 13:18
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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
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Multitudes are brought to ruin by bad company. And all that make themselves wicked will be destroyed.