Proverbs 18:2

The Passion Translation

Senseless people find no pleasure in acquiring true wisdom, for all they want to do is impress you with what they know.

Cross References

Proverbs 1:7

We cross the threshold of true knowledge when we live in obedient devotion to God. Stubborn know-it-alls will never stop to do this, for they scorn true wisdom and knowledge.

Proverbs 12:23

Those who possess wisdom don’t feel the need to impress others with what they know, but foolish ones make sure their ignorance is on display.

Proverbs 17:16

Why pay tuition to educate a fool? For he has no intention of acquiring true wisdom.

Proverbs 13:16

Everything a wise and shrewd man does comes from a source of revelation-knowledge, but the behavior of a fool puts foolishness on parade!

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now let me address the issue of food offered in sacrifice to idols. It seems that everyone believes his own opinion is right on this matter. How easily we get puffed up over our opinions! But love builds up the structure of our new life.

Philippians 1:15

It’s true that there are some who preach Christ out of competition and controversy, for they are jealous over the way God has used me. Many others have purer motives—they preach with grace and love filling their hearts,

1 Corinthians 14:12

And that’s what’s happening among you. You are so passionate about embracing the manifestations of the Holy Spirit! Now become even more passionate about the things that strengthen the entire church.

Matthew 8:34

Then everyone from the town went out to confront Jesus and urged him to go away and leave them alone.

Proverbs 1:22

“Foolish ones, how much longer will you cling to your deception? How much longer will you mock wisdom, you cynical scorners who fight the facts?

Proverbs 18:3

An ungodly man is always cloaked with disgrace, as dishonor and shame are his companions.