Proverbs 18:2

New English Translation

A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind.

Cross References

Proverbs 1:22

“How long will you simpletons love naiveté? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?

Proverbs 1:7

Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 12:23

The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people publicize folly.

Proverbs 13:16

Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

Proverbs 17:16

Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?

Proverbs 18:3

When a wicked person arrives, contempt shows up with him, and with shame comes a reproach.

Ecclesiastes 10:3

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

Matthew 8:34

Then the entire town came out to meet Jesus. And when they saw him, they begged him to leave their region.

1 Corinthians 14:12

It is the same with you. Since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, seek to abound in order to strengthen the church.

1 Corinthians 8:1

With regard to food sacrificed to idols, we know that “we all have knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

Philippians 1:15

Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from goodwill.