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Proverbs 18:3

When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
Proverbs 18:3 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

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

    BBE

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

    DBY

  • When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, And with shame comes disgrace.

    WEB

  • With the coming of the wicked come also hath contempt, And with shame -- reproach.

    YLT

  • When the wicked comes, then comes also contempt, and with dishonour reproach.

    ENG

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

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

1Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.

2A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

3When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

4The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

5It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

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