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Proverbs 18:2
A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.
Proverbs 18:2 · World English Bible
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Proverbs 18:2 in other translations
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.
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In context
1 A man who isolates himself pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.
2 A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.
3 When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace.
4 The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
5 To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice.
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