13 Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish.
14 The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit?
15 Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge.
16 Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people!
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 18:13-16
Commentary on Proverbs 18:13
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Eagerness, with self-conceit, will expose to shame.
Commentary on Proverbs 18:14
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Firmness of mind supports under many pains and trials. But when the conscience is tortured with remorse, no human fortitude can bear the misery; what then will hell be?
Commentary on Proverbs 18:15
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We must get knowledge, not only into our heads, but into our hearts.
Commentary on Proverbs 18:16
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Blessed be the Lord, who makes us welcome to come to his throne, without money and without price. May his gifts make room for him in our souls.