Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but only wants to show off his opinions.
New American Standard Bible
But only
King James Version
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
International Standard Version
A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion.
A Conservative Version
A fool has no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.
American Standard Version
A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.
Amplified
A [closed-minded] fool does not delight in understanding,
But only in revealing his personal opinions [unwittingly displaying his self-indulgence and his stupidity].
Bible in Basic English
A foolish man has no pleasure in good sense, but only to let what is in his heart come to light.
Darby Translation
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.
Julia Smith Translation
The foolish one will not delight in understanding, but in, the disclosings of his heart
King James 2000
A fool has no delight in understanding, but that his heart may express itself.
Lexham Expanded Bible
A fool will not take pleasure in understanding, but in expressing his heart.
Modern King James verseion
A fool has no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may lay itself bare.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only in those things wherein his heart rejoiceth.
NET Bible
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind.
New Heart English Bible
A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.
The Emphasized Bible
A dullard, delighteth not, in understanding, in nothing save the exposing of his own heart.
Webster
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may reveal itself.
World English Bible
A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.
Youngs Literal Translation
A fool delighteth not in understanding, But -- in uncovering his heart.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 18:2
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Context Readings
How Fools Live
1
he rebels against all sound judgment.
but only wants to show off his opinions.
and along with dishonor, disgrace.
Names
Cross References
Numbers 24:15-16
Then he proclaimed his poem:
the oracle of the man whose eyes are opened;
Psalm 1:1-2
BOOK I
(Psalms 1–41)
who does not follow
or take
or join a group
Proverbs 12:23
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.
Proverbs 1:7
is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 13:16
but a fool displays his stupidity.
Proverbs 17:16
with no intention of buying wisdom?
Ecclesiastes 10:3
and he shows everyone he is a fool.
Matthew 8:34
At that, the whole town went out to meet Jesus. When they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their region.
1 Corinthians 8:1
About food offered to idols:
1 Corinthians 14:12
So also you—since you are zealous
2 Peter 2:15-19
They have gone astray by abandoning the straight path
Proverbs 1:22
How long will you mockers
and you fools hate knowledge?
Philippians 1:15
To be sure, some preach Christ out of envy and strife,