Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 18
Matthew Henry Commentary
Proverbs 18
Matthew Henry Commentary
Proverbs 18
"He that separateth himself seeketh [his own] desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom." — Proverbs 18:1 (ASV)
If we are to get knowledge and grace, we must try all methods of improving ourselves.
"A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself." — Proverbs 18:2 (ASV)
Those achieve nothing of true purpose in learning or religion whose only aim is to have something to show off with.
"When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, And with ignominy [cometh] reproach." — Proverbs 18:3 (ASV)
As soon as sin entered, shame followed.
"The words of a man`s mouth are [as] deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is [as] a flowing brook." — Proverbs 18:4 (ASV)
The wellspring of wisdom in the heart of a believer continually supplies words of wisdom.
"To respect the person of the wicked is not good, [Nor] to turn aside the righteous in judgment." — Proverbs 18:5 (ASV)
The merits of a cause must be looked to, not the person.
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