Proverbs 18:2

New King James Version

A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart.

Cross References

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 foolishness.

Proverbs 17:16

Why is there in the hand of a fool the purchase price of wisdom, Since he has no heart for it?

Proverbs 13:16

Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool lays open his folly.

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now concerning things offered to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies.

Ecclesiastes 10:3

Even when a fool walks along the way, He lacks wisdom, And he shows everyone that he is a fool.

Philippians 1:15

Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife, and some also from goodwill:

1 Corinthians 14:12

Even so you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, let it be for the edification of the church that you seek to excel.

Matthew 8:34

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

Proverbs 1:22

“How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? For scorners delight in their scorning, And fools hate knowledge.

Proverbs 18:3

When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; And with dishonor comes reproach.