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Proverbs 18:1-2
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

18 The one who lives alone is self-indulgent,
    showing contempt for all sound judgment.[a]
2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
    but only in expressing personal opinion.(A)

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  1. 18.1 Meaning of Heb uncertain
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Proverbs 18:1-2
New Living Translation

18 Unfriendly people care only about themselves;
    they lash out at common sense.

2 Fools have no interest in understanding;
    they only want to air their own opinions.

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