Proverbs 18:2
Expanded Bible
2 Fools do not ·want to understand anything [L delight in understanding].
They only want to ·tell others what they think [L reveal/disclose their heart].
Proverbs 18:2
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:2 Lit heart
Proverbs 18:6-7
Expanded Bible
6 The ·words [L lips] of fools ·start quarrels [or make accusations].
·They make people want to beat them [L Their mouth invites a beating].
7 The ·words [L mouth] of fools will ruin them;
their own ·words [L lips] will trap them.
Proverbs 18:6-7
New American Standard Bible
6 A fool’s lips [a]bring strife,
And his mouth invites (A)beatings.
7 A (B)fool’s mouth is his ruin,
And his lips are the snare of his soul.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:6 Lit come with
Proverbs 18:13
Expanded Bible
13 Anyone who answers without listening
is foolish and ·confused [or a disgrace].
Proverbs 18:13
New American Standard Bible
13 One who (A)gives an answer before he hears,
It is foolishness and shame to him.
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