Proverbs 18:2

A fool does not delight in understanding,
but only wants to show off his opinions.

Then he proclaimed his poem:

The oracle of Balaam son of Beor,
the oracle of the man whose eyes are opened;

BOOK I
(Psalms 1–41)How happy is the man
who does not follow the advice of the wicked
or take the path of sinners
or join a group of mockers!

A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.

The fear of the Lord
is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.

Why does a fool have money in his hand
with no intention of buying wisdom?

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

At that, the whole town went out to meet Jesus. When they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their region.

About food offered to idols: We know that “we all have knowledge.” Knowledge inflates with pride, but love builds up.

So also you—since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek to excel in building up the church.

They have gone astray by abandoning the straight path and have followed the path of Balaam, the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness

“How long, foolish ones, will you love ignorance?
How long will you mockers enjoy mocking
and you fools hate knowledge?

To be sure, some preach Christ out of envy and strife, but others out of good will.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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

The fear of the Lord
is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Why does a fool have money in his hand
with no intention of buying wisdom?

BOOK I
(Psalms 1–41)How happy is the man
who does not follow the advice of the wicked
or take the path of sinners
or join a group of mockers!

At that, the whole town went out to meet Jesus. When they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their region.

About food offered to idols: We know that “we all have knowledge.” Knowledge inflates with pride, but love builds up.

For wisdom will enter your mind,
and knowledge will delight your heart.

All of them are clear to the perceptive,
and right to those who discover knowledge.