Proverbs 18:3

“When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Proverbs 18:3

When the wicked commeth, then commeth also contempt, and with ignominie, reproch.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

When a wicked man comes, contempt also comes, And with dishonor {comes} scorn.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, And with ignominy `cometh' reproach.
- American Standard Version (1901)

When the evil-doer comes, a low opinion comes with him, and with the loss of honour comes shame.
- Basic English Bible

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

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

The wicked man when he is come into the depth of sine, contemneth: but ignominy and reproach follow him.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy cometh reproach.
- English Revised Version

When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Proverbs 18:3

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 18:3


18:3 Cometh - Into any place or company. Contempt - He despiseth all instruction and reproof. Reproach - And he shews his contempt by ignominious and reproachful expressions.


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