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.

4 Deep waters 'are' the words of a man's mouth, The fountain of wisdom 'is' 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.