Verse Comparison: Proverbs 18:2
American Standard Version
A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.
Amplified® Bible
A [self-confident] fool has no delight in understanding but only in revealing his personal opinions {and} himself.
Contemporary English Version
Fools have no desire to learn; they would much rather give their own opinion.
Darby English Version
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.
Good News Bible
A fool does not care whether he understands a thing or not; all he wants to do is show how smart he is.
King James Version
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
New American Standard Bible
A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind.
New International Version
A fool finds no pleasure in understanding
but delights in airing his own opinions.
New King James Version
A fool has no delight in understanding,
But in expressing his own heart.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind.
Revised Standard Version
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
Young's Literal Translation
A fool delighteth not in understanding, But -- in uncovering his heart.
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