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Proverbs 18:3

World English Bible

When wickedness comes, contempt also comes,
and with shame comes disgrace.

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Proverbs 18:3 in other translations

When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, And with ignominy cometh reproach.

Proverbs 18:3 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 18:3 in context

  1. 1A man who isolates himself pursues selfishness,
    and defies all sound judgment.
  2. 2A fool has no delight in understanding,
    but only in revealing his own opinion.
  3. 3When wickedness comes, contempt also comes,
    and with shame comes disgrace.
  4. 4The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters.
    The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
  5. 5To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good,
    nor to deprive the innocent of justice.