Proverbs 18:2

Modern English Version

A fool takes no delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.

Cross References

Proverbs 1:22

“How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? And how long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge.

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 12:23

A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

Proverbs 13:16

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

Proverbs 17:16

Why is money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom since he has no heart for it?

Proverbs 18:3

When the wicked comes, then comes contempt, and with dishonor comes disgrace.

Ecclesiastes 10:3

Even when a fool walks along the road, his heart lacks sense, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.

Matthew 8:34

And behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus. And when they saw Him, they begged Him to depart out of their region.

1 Corinthians 14:12

So, seeing that you are zealous concerning spiritual gifts, seek that you may excel in the edifying of the church.

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now as concerning food offered to idols: We know that “we all have knowledge.” Knowledge produces arrogance, but love edifies.

Philippians 1:15

Some indeed are preaching Christ out of envy and strife, and some also from good will.