Proverbs 18:2

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

A fool does not delight in understanding, || But in uncovering his heart.

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

A fool receiveth not the words of prudence: unless thou say those things which are in his heart.

GNV

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

JPS

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

LXXE

A senseless man feels no need of wisdom, for he is rather led by folly.

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Original-language editions

WLC

לֹֽא־יַחְפֹּ֣ץ כְּ֭סִיל בִּתְבוּנָ֑ה כִּ֝֗י אִֽם־בְּהִתְגַּלּ֥וֹת לִבּֽוֹ׃

LXX-Br

Οὐ χρείαν ἔχει σοφίας ἐνδεὴς φρενῶν, μᾶλλον γᾶρ ἄγεται ἀφροσύνῃ.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Proverbs 1:7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
• Proverbs 12:23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
• Proverbs 17:16Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
• Psalms 1:1–2Blessed 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 his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.
• Proverbs 13:16Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
• 1 Corinthians 8:1Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
• 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.
• 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?
• 2 Peter 2:15–19They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness. But he was rebuked for his transgression by a donkey, otherwise without speech, that spoke…
• Philippians 1:15It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.
• Numbers 24:15–16Then Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying, “This is the prophecy of Balaam son of Beor, the prophecy of a man whose eyes are open, the prophecy of one who hears the words of God, who has knowledge from the Most High, who…
• 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.

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