Proverbs 18:2

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

A fool does not delight in understanding, but rather in uncovering his heart.

Latin

Non recipit stultus verba prudentiæ, nisi ea dixeris quæ versantur in corde ejus.

Hebrew

English

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

Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 12:23
A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
Proverbs 17:16
Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
Psalm 1:1–2
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.
Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
Ecclesiastes 10:3
Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.
1 Corinthians 8:1
Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
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?
1 Corinthians 14:12
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
It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.
Matthew 8:34
Then the whole town went out to meet Jesus. And when they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their region.
2 Peter 2:15–19
They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness.