Proverbs 18:1–2
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18The one who lives alone is self-indulgent,
showing contempt for all sound judgment.f
2A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
but only in expressing personal opinion.*
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- fMeaning of Heb uncertain
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire;
he breaks out against all sound judgment.
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
but only in expressing his opinion.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends
and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.
Fools find no pleasure in understanding
but delight in airing their own opinions.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;
he rebels against all sound wisdom.
A fool does not delight in understanding,
but only wants to show off his opinions.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Unfriendly people care only about themselves;
they lash out at common sense.
Fools have no interest in understanding;
they only want to air their own opinions.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
He who is selfish seeks a craving;
against all sound judgment he shows contempt.
A fool will not take pleasure in understanding,
but in expressing his heart.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King James Version
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh
And intermeddleth with all wisdom.
A fool hath no delight in understanding,
But that his heart may discover itself.
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