2 Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.

3 Doing wrong leads to disgrace, and scandalous behavior brings contempt.

4 Wise words are like deep waters; wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling 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.