Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 18:2
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Berean Standard Bible
A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
King James Version
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
World English Bible
A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.
American Standard Version
A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
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.
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