Proverbs 18:3

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1 A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire;
He rages against all¹ wise judgment.

2 A fool has no delight in understanding,
But in expressing his ^aown heart.

3 When the wicked comes, contempt comes also;
And with dishonor comes reproach.

4 ^aThe words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;
^bThe wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook.

5 It is not good to show partiality to the wicked,
Or to overthrow the righteous in ^ajudgment.

Commentaries:

Adam Clarke

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Proverbs 18:3

When the wicked cometh, etc. - would it not be better to read this verse thus? "When the wicked cometh contempt cometh; and with ignominy cometh reproach." A wicked man is despised even by the wicked. He who falls under ignominy falls under reproach.

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