2 A foolish man has no pleasure in good sense, but only to let what is in his heart come to light.
3 When the evil-doer comes, a low opinion comes with him, and with the loss of honour comes shame.
4 The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters: the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 18:2-4
Commentary on Proverbs 18:2
(Read Proverbs 18:2)
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
(Read Proverbs 18:3)
As soon as sin entered, shame followed.
Commentary on Proverbs 18:4
(Read Proverbs 18:4)
The well-spring of wisdom in the heart of a believer, continually supplies words of wisdom.