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Jun 17, 2025 1:13 PM

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  Commentary on Proverbs 18:2

  (Read Proverbs 18:2)

  Those make nothing to purpose, of learning or religion, whose only design is to have something to make a show with.

  Proverbs 18:2 In-Context

  1 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.

  2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.

  3 When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes reproach.

  4 The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.

  5 It is not good to be partial to the wicked and so deprive the innocent of justice.

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