18 Whoso is refusing instruction—poverty and shame, And whoso is observing reproof is honoured.
19 A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, And an abomination to fools 'is': Turn from evil.
20 Whoso is walking with wise men is wise, And a companion of fools suffereth evil.
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.