Proverbs 18:2 “A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opini…”

Proverbs 18:2

A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

World English Bible

A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

A foole hath no delite in vnderstanding: but that his heart may be discouered.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

A fool delighteth not in understanding, But — in uncovering his heart.

Bible in Basic English

A foolish man has no pleasure in good sense, but only to let what is in his heart come to light.

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Cross references

“fool”

Proverbs 1:7 Proverbs 17:16 1 Corinthians 8:1 Proverbs 1:22 Matthew 8:34 Psalm 1:1

Proverbs 1:7 · BSB

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 17:16 · BSB

Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?

1 Corinthians 8:1 · BSB

Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

Proverbs 1:22 · BSB

“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?

Matthew 8:34 · BSB

Then the whole town went out to meet Jesus. And when they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their region.

Psalm 1:1 · BSB

Blessed 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.

“but”

1 Corinthians 14:12 Philippians 1:15 2 Peter 2:15–19 Numbers 24:15 Numbers 24:16

1 Corinthians 14:12 · BSB

It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.

Philippians 1:15 · BSB

It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.

2 Peter 2:15–19 · BSB

They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness.

Numbers 24:15 · BSB

Then Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying, “This is the prophecy of Balaam son of Beor, the prophecy of a man whose eyes are open,

Numbers 24:16 · BSB

the prophecy of one who hears the words of God, who has knowledge from the Most High, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who bows down with eyes wide open:

Also

Proverbs 12:23 Proverbs 13:16 Ecclesiastes 10:3

Proverbs 12:23 · BSB

A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

Proverbs 13:16 · BSB

Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

Ecclesiastes 10:3 · BSB

Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

1He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.

3With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.

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