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Proverbs 18:2

A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
Proverbs 18:2 · King James Version

In other versions

  • A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.

    ASV

  • A foolish man has no pleasure in good sense, but only to let what is in his heart come to light.

    BBE

  • A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.

    DBY

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

    WEB

  • A fool delighteth not in understanding, But -- in uncovering his heart.

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

1Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.

2A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

3When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

4The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

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