Proverbs 18:2

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

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All Translations

BBE BBE

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

DBY DBY

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

KJV King James Version

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

WBT WBT

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

WEB WEB

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

YLT YLT

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