Matthew Henry · Verse 2
Those make nothing to purpose, of learning or religion, whose only design is to have something to make a show with.
Proverbs 18:2
A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.
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WEBBE
A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.
BSB
A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
KJV
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
ASV
A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.
BBE
A foolish man has no pleasure in good sense, but only to let what is in his heart come to light.
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