Proverbs 18:3
When the rashah cometh, then cometh also contempt, 1 and with dishonor, cherpah (reproach, disgrace). 1
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
In Context
4The devarim of a manʼs mouth are deep mayim; 1 the makor chochmah is a flowing stream. 1
Cross References
Nehemiah 4:4And Yehudah said, The koach of the bearers of burdens is giving out, and there is much rubble, so that we are not able to rebuild the Chomah (Wall).
Psalms 69:20Thou hast known the cherpah (scorn) I bear, and my shame, and my dishonor; 1 mine adversaries are all before Thee. 1
Proverbs 11:2When zadon (pride) cometh, then cometh kalon (shame, disgrace), 1 but with the humble is chochmah. 1
Proverbs 22:10Cast out the scoffer, and contention shall leave; 1 indeed, strife and kalon (shame) shall cease. 1
Matthew 27:39And those passing by were hurling insults at Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach, wagging their heads,
1 Peter 4:14If you are reproached for the Shem HaMoshiach, ashrei (happy, blessed) are you, because the Ruach of Kavod and of Hashem + 4:14 Isa 11:2 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 →