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Proverbs 18:2

A foole hath no delite in vnderstanding: but that his heart may be discouered.

Proverbs 18:2 · Geneva Bible

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Proverbs 18:2 in other translations

KJV King James Version

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

BSB Berean Standard Bible

A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.

WEB World English Bible

A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.

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1 For the desire thereof hee will separate himselfe to seeke it, and occupie himselfe in all wisdome.

2 A foole hath no delite in vnderstanding: but that his heart may be discouered.

3 When the wicked commeth, then commeth contempt, and with the vile man reproch.

4 The words of a mans mouth are like deepe waters, and the welspring of wisdome is like a flowing riuer.

5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to cause ye righteous to fall in iudgement.

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