Proverbs 18:2
Authorized (King James) Version
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding,
but that his heart may discover itself.
Proverbs 18:2
New King James Version
2 A fool has no delight in understanding,
But in expressing his (A)own heart.
Proverbs 18:6-7
Authorized (King James) Version
6 A fool’s lips enter into contention,
and his mouth calleth for strokes.
7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction,
and his lips are the snare of his soul.
Proverbs 18:6-7
New King James Version
6 A fool’s lips enter into contention,
And his mouth calls for blows.
7 (A)A fool’s mouth is his destruction,
And his lips are the snare of his (B)soul.
Proverbs 18:13
Authorized (King James) Version
13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it,
it is folly and shame unto him.
Proverbs 18:13
New King James Version
13 He who answers a matter before he hears it,
It is folly and shame to him.
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