Bible verse
A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
Proverbs 18:2 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 18.
1 He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
2 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.
5 Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.
6 A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
KJV
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
ASV
A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.
ERV
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.
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