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Words Fitly Spoken
“A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; he rages against all wise judgment. A fool has no delight in understanding, but in expressing his own heart. When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; and with dishonor comes reproach (Prov. 18:1-3). .
Meaning: Selfish and self-centered people isolate themselves from others. A self-centered person is conceited so that he goes into a rage against the sound words and advice of others.
A fool does not like to learn, but only talk. Facts, figures, and business have no interest for the fool, only to talk, talk and talk. Further, he has really nothing to say that is worth listening to. How often the Bible represents the fool as contented without learning or improving himself. A rebel doesn’t care about the facts; all he wants to do is yell.
The wicked loses a good name and turns into a despiser of all that is good and of all who are good. When the wicked come, watch out! He injects into the association contempt and reproach. The rule is, those who deserve no honor themselves are sure to dishonor all others. Also, those who are good at dishonoring others suspect others of evil. Sin brings disgrace.
