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18 The selfish man quarrels against every sound principle of conduct by demanding his own way.

A rebel doesn’t care about the facts. All he wants to do is yell.[a]

Sin brings disgrace.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 18:2 yell, literally, “express his opinion.”

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

Fools find no pleasure in understanding
    but delight in airing their own opinions.(A)

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

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