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18 A loner is out to get what he wants for himself.
He opposes all sound reasoning.
A fool does not find joy in understanding
but only in expressing his own opinion.

When wickedness comes, contempt also comes,
and insult comes along with disgrace.

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18 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends
    and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.

Fools find no pleasure in understanding
    but delight in airing their own opinions.(A)

When wickedness comes, so does contempt,
    and with shame comes reproach.

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