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NASB | Proverbs 18:2 A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 18:2 A [closed-minded] fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his personal opinions [unwittingly displaying his self-indulgence and his stupidity]. |
Subject: Fools have no interest in understanding |
Bible Note: Proverbs 18:2,15 Thought for the Day. (TEV) (2) A fool does not care whether he understands a thing or not; all he wants to do is show how smart he is. (15) Intelligent people are always eager and ready to learn. (ESV) (2) A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. ... (15) An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. (NLT) (2) Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. |