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Proverbs 18:2

WEB

2A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.

KJV

2A fool[+] hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

BSB

2A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.

FBV

2Stupid people have no interest in trying to understand, they only want to express their opinions.


Extra References

Proverbs 1:7

7The fear of the LORD [+] is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.


Proverbs 12:23

23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.


Proverbs 17:16

16Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?


Psalms 1:1-2

1Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers; 2but his delight is in the LORD’s [+] law. On his law he meditates day and night.


Proverbs 13:16

16Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.


1 Corinthians 8:1

1Now concerning things sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.


Ecclesiastes 10:3

3Yes also when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.


Philippians 1:15

15Some indeed preach Christ even out of envy and strife, and some also out of good will.


1 Corinthians 14:12

12So also you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek that you may abound to the building up of the assembly.


Proverbs 1:22

22How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, and fools hate knowledge?