2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.

3 When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, [and] the fountain of wisdom is a gushing brook.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 18:2-4

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.

Commentary on Proverbs 18:4

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The well-spring of wisdom in the heart of a believer, continually supplies words of wisdom.