A fool does not delight in understanding,
but only wants to show off his opinions.[a](A)

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Notas al pie

  1. 18:2 Lit to uncover his heart

A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
    but only in expressing personal opinion.(A)

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A fool’s lips lead to strife,
and his mouth provokes a beating.(A)

A fool’s mouth is his devastation,
and his lips are a trap for his life.(B)

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A fool’s lips bring strife,
    and a fool’s mouth invites a flogging.
The mouths of fools are their ruin,
    and their lips a snare to themselves.(A)

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13 The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.(A)

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13 If one gives answer before hearing,
    it is folly and shame.(A)

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