18 Poverty and disgrace are for the one who ignores instruction, but one who heeds reproof is honored.

19 A desire realized 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 suffers harm.

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

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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.