Bible verse

Proverbs 18:3

With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.

Proverbs 18:3 · BSB

Proverbs 18:3 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 18.

1 He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.

2 A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.

3 With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.

4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

5 Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.

6 A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

7 A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

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Proverbs 18:3 in other translations

KJV

When the wicked cometh, [then] cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

ASV

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

ERV

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

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