Verse 2
Proverbs 18:2
Free Bible Version
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Stupid people have no interest in trying to understand, they only want to express their opinions.
Original Language Text
hebrew
לֹֽא יַחְפֹּ֣ץ כְּ֭סִיל בִּ/תְבוּנָ֑ה כִּ֝֗י אִֽם בְּ/הִתְגַּלּ֥וֹת לִבּֽ/וֹ
English Translation
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in expressing his own heart.
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Chapter 18 Context
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Selfish people only please themselves, they attack anything that makes good sense.
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Stupid people have no interest in trying to understand, they only want to express their opinions.
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With wickedness comes contempt; with dishonor comes disgrace.
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People's words can be profound like deep waters, a gushing stream that is the source of wisdom.
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What stupid people say gets them into fights, as if they're asking for a beating.
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Stupid people are caught out by what they say; their own words trap them.
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Listening to gossip is like gulping down bites of your favorite food—they go deep down inside you.
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Rich people see their wealth as a fortified town—it's like a high wall in their imagination.
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Pride leads to destruction; humility goes before honor.
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10
With a brave spirit you can put up with sickness, but if it's crushed, you can't bear it.
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11
An intelligent mind acquires knowledge; the wise are ready to hear knowledge.
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12
A gift opens doors for you, and gets you into the presence of important people.
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13
A brother you've offended is harder to win back than a fortified town. Arguments keep people apart l...
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14
Make sure you're satisfied with what you say—you have to live with your words.
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15
What you say has the power to bring life or to kill; those who love talking will have to deal with t...
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16
If you find a wife, that's great, and you'll be blessed by the Lord.
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17
The poor beg for mercy, but the rich reply harshly.
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18
Some friends give up on you, but there's a friend who stays closer to you than a brother.
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