Bible verse

Proverbs 18:2

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

Proverbs 18:2 · BSB

Proverbs 18:2 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 18.

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

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

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

4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

5 Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.

6 A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

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Proverbs 18:2 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

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

ERV

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

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