‘How long, inexperienced ones, will you love ignorance? How long will you mockers enjoy mocking and you fools hate knowledge?
Proverbs 18:2 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised A fool does not delight in understanding, but only wants to show off his opinions. , Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 A fool hath no delight in understanding, But that his heart may discover itself. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition A [self-confident] fool has no delight in understanding but only in revealing his personal opinions and himself. American Standard Version (1901) A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself. Common English Bible Fools find no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing their opinion. Catholic Public Domain Version The foolish do not accept words of prudence, unless you say what is already turning in his heart. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A fool receiveth not the words of prudence: unless thou say those things which are in his heart. |
‘How long, inexperienced ones, will you love ignorance? How long will you mockers enjoy mocking and you fools hate knowledge?
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.
A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicises stupidity.
Every sensible person acts knowledgeably, but a fool displays his stupidity.
Why does a fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
When a wicked person comes, contempt also comes, and along with dishonour, derision.
Even when the fool walks along the road, his heart lacks sense, and he shows everyone he is a fool.
At that, the whole town went out to meet Jesus. When they saw him, they begged him to leave their region.
So also you #– #since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, , seek to excel in building up the church.
Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that ‘we all have knowledge’. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
To be sure, some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of good will.