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Proverbs 18:2

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2A fool hath no delight in understanding,

But dthat his heart may discover itself.

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Footnotes

  1. dSo ch. 10:19. & 13:16. Eccles. 10:3.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,

but only in expressing his opinion.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Fools find no pleasure in understanding

but delight in airing their own opinions.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

A fool does not delight in understanding,

but only wants to show off his opinions.

NLTNew Living Translation

Fools have no interest in understanding;

they only want to air their own opinions.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

A fool will not take pleasure in understanding,

but in expressing his heart.