Proverbs 18:2

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.

Cross References

Proverbs 1:22

“How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? 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; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 12:23

A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but fools proclaim their folly.

Proverbs 13:16

In everything a prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.

Proverbs 17:16

Why should a fool have a price in his hand to buy wisdom, when he has no mind?

Proverbs 18:3

When wickedness comes, contempt comes also; and with dishonor comes disgrace.

Ecclesiastes 10:3

Even when the fool walks on the road, he lacks sense, and he says to every one that he is a fool.

Matthew 8:34

And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus; and when they saw him, they begged him to leave their neighborhood.

1 Corinthians 14:12

So with yourselves; since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in building up the church.

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” “Knowledge” puffs up, but love builds up.

Philippians 1:15

Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will.