A fool does not delight in understanding,
But (A)in revealing his own [a]mind.

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  1. Proverbs 18:2 Lit heart

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

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A fool’s lips [a]bring strife,
And his mouth invites (A)beatings.
A (B)fool’s mouth is his ruin,
And his lips are the snare of his soul.

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  1. Proverbs 18:6 Lit come with

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 One who (A)gives an answer before he hears,
It is foolishness and shame to him.

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

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