Proverbs 18:2

English Standard Version

²A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
but only ^(A)in expressing his opinion.

Proverbs 18:2

International Standard Version

²A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand,
for he would rather express his own opinion.

⁶A fool's lips walk into a fight,
and his mouth invites ^(A)a beating.
⁷^(B)A fool's mouth is his ruin,
and his lips are a snare to his soul.

⁶A fool’s words^[a] bring strife,
and his mouth invites fighting.
⁷A fool’s mouth is his unraveling,
and his lips entrap himself.

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

¹³Whoever answers before listening
is both foolish and shameful.

English Standard Version (ESV)

International Standard Version (ISV)