18 Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20 Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 13:18-20
Commentary on Proverbs 13:18
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He that scorns to be taught, will certainly be brought down.
Commentary on Proverbs 13:19
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There are in man strong desires after happiness; but never let those expect any thing truly sweet to their souls, who will not be persuaded to leave their sins.
Commentary on Proverbs 13:20
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Multitudes are brought to ruin by bad company. And all that make themselves wicked will be destroyed.