Proverbs 18:2
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.”
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“A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.”
King James Version · Public Domain“A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“A fool delighteth not in understanding, But--in uncovering his heart.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 18:2 — 13 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Numbers 24:15Then Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying, “This is the prophecy of Balaam son of Beor, the prophecy of a man whose eyes are open,
- Psalms 1:1Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.
- Proverbs 1:7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
- Proverbs 1:22“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?
- Proverbs 12:23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
- Proverbs 13:16Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
- Proverbs 17:16Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
- Ecclesiastes 10:3Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.
- Matthew 8:34Then the whole town went out to meet Jesus. And when they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their region.
- 1 Corinthians 8:1Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
- 1 Corinthians 14:12It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.
- Philippians 1:15It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.
- 2 Peter 2:15They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness.
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