18 Refuse discipline and end up homeless; embrace correction and live an honored life.
19 Souls who follow their hearts thrive; fools bent on evil despise matters of soul.
20 Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 13:18-20
Commentary on Proverbs 13:18
(Read Proverbs 13:18)
He that scorns to be taught, will certainly be brought down.
Commentary on Proverbs 13:19
(Read Proverbs 13:19)
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
(Read Proverbs 13:20)
Multitudes are brought to ruin by bad company. And all that make themselves wicked will be destroyed.