A fool does not delight in understanding,
but only wants to show off his opinions.[a](A)

When a wicked man comes, contempt also does,
and along with dishonor, disgrace.

The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters,(B)
a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 18:2 Lit to uncover his heart
  2. Proverbs 18:4 Or waters; a fountain of wisdom is a flowing river.

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