Proverbs 18:2

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1 A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire;
He rages against all¹ wise judgment.

2 A fool has no delight in understanding,
But in expressing his ^aown heart.

3 When the wicked comes, contempt comes also;
And with dishonor comes reproach.

4 ^aThe words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;
^bThe wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook.

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Proverbs 18:2

Another form of egotism. In "understanding," i. e., self-knowledge, the "fool" finds no pleasure; but self-assertion, talking about himself and his own opinions, is his highest joy.

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