Proverbs 18:2

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

Numbers 24:15-16

And he took up his discourse and said, "The oracle of Balaam the son of Beor, the oracle of the man whose eye is opened,

Psalm 1:1-2

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;

Proverbs 12:23

A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 13:16

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

Proverbs 17:16

Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he has no sense?

Ecclesiastes 10:3

Even when the fool walks on the road, he lacks sense, and he says to everyone 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 region.

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now concerningfood offered to idols: we know that "all of us possess knowledge." This "knowledge"puffs up, but love builds up.

1 Corinthians 14:12

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

2 Peter 2:15-19

Forsaking the right way, they have gone astray. They have followed the way of Balaam, the son of Beor, who loved gain from wrongdoing,

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?

Philippians 1:15

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

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

Fool

Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 17:16
Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he has no sense?
Psalm 1:1
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
Matthew 8:34
And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus, and when they saw him, they begged him to leave their region.
1 Corinthians 8:1
Now concerningfood offered to idols: we know that "all of us possess knowledge." This "knowledge"puffs up, but love builds up.

General references

Proverbs 2:10
for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul;
Proverbs 8:9
They are all straight to him who understands, and right to those who find knowledge.

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