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Proverbs 18:2

WisdomWords and speechPride

1 He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.

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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BSB
A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
KJV
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
WEB
A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.
ASV
A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.
DARBY
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.
BLB
A fool does not delight in understanding, but rather in uncovering his heart.
ÅB
Dåren bryr seg ikke om å være forstandig, men vil bare vise hva han tenker i sitt hjerte.
OTB
Dårer har ingen glede av forståelse, men bare av å uttrykke sine egne tanker.
B1930
Dåren bryr sig ikke om å være forstandig, men vil bare vise hvad han tenker i sitt hjerte.

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