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A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Another form of egotism. In “understanding,” that is, self-knowledge, the “fool” finds no pleasure; but self-assertion, talking about himself and h…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

But that his heart may discover itself— i.e., unless his cleverness can be displayed by it; he does not value un…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

A fool has no delight in understanding
In natural understanding, and in the improvement of his mind in it; he deligh…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Those achieve nothing of true purpose in learning or religion whose only aim is to have something to show off with.

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