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Proverbs 18:2 in Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
A foolish man has no pleasure in good sense, but only to let what is in his heart come to light.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.
World English Bible (WEB)
A fool has no delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own opinion.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
A fool delighteth not in understanding, But -- in uncovering his heart.
| A fool | לֹֽא | lōʾ | loh |
| hath no | יַחְפֹּ֣ץ | yaḥpōṣ | yahk-POHTS |
| delight | כְּ֭סִיל | kĕsîl | KEH-seel |
| in understanding, | בִּתְבוּנָ֑ה | bitbûnâ | beet-voo-NA |
| but | כִּ֝֗י | kî | kee |
| אִֽם | ʾim | eem | |
| that his heart | בְּהִתְגַּלּ֥וֹת | bĕhitgallôt | beh-heet-ɡA-lote |
| may discover | לִבּֽוֹ׃ | libbô | lee-boh |