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

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

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Footnotes

  1. 18:2 Lit to uncover his heart

A fool's lips walk into a fight,
    and his mouth invites (A)a beating.
(B)A fool's mouth is his ruin,
    and his lips are a snare to his soul.

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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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13 If one gives an answer (A)before he hears,
    it is his folly and shame.

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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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