A fool has no delight in understanding,
but only in revealing his own opinion.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Proverbs 18:2 in context
Proverbs 18:1–5
1
A man who isolates himself pursues selfishness,
and defies all sound judgment.
2
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A fool has no delight in understanding,
but only in revealing his own opinion.
3
When wickedness comes, contempt also comes,
and with shame comes disgrace.
4
The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters.
The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
5
To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good,
nor to deprive the innocent of justice.
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