Proverbs 18:3
The impious, when he has arrived within the depths of sin, thinks little of it. But ill repute and disgrace follow him.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
In Context
2The foolish do not accept words of prudence, unless you say what is already turning in his heart.
4Words from the mouth of a man are deep waters. And the fountain of wisdom is a torrent overflowing.
Cross References
Nehemiah 4:4Listen, O our God, for we have become an object of contempt. Turn their reproach upon their own head, and grant that they may be despised in a land of captivity.
Proverbs 11:2Wherever arrogance may be, there too is insult. But wherever humility is, there too is wisdom.
Proverbs 22:10Cast out the one who ridicules, and conflict will go out with him, and accusations and insults will cease.
Matthew 27:39But those passing by blasphemed him, shaking their heads,
1 Peter 4:14If you are reproached for the name of Christ, you will be blessed, because that which is of the honor, glory, and power of God, and that which is of his Spirit, rests upon you.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 18:3
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. A fool may pretend to understanding, and to seek and intermeddle with the means of it, but, 1. He has no true delight in it; it is only to please his friends or save his credit; he does not love his book, nor his business, nor his Bible, nor his prayers; he would rather be playing the fool with his sports. Those who take no pleasure in learning or religion will make nothing to purpose of either. No progress is made in them if they… Read the whole commentary →