2 A fool has no delight in understanding,
but only in revealing his own opinion.

3 When wickedness comes, contempt also comes,
and with shame comes disgrace.

4 The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters.
The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing 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.