181 For 'an object of' desire he who is separated doth seek, With all wisdom he intermeddleth.

2 A fool delighteth not in understanding, But—in uncovering his heart.

3 With the coming of the wicked come also hath contempt, And with shame—reproach.

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.