Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
But only
King James Version
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
Holman Bible
but only wants to show off his opinions.
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
A man of solitude (who keeps to himself) (isolates himself) seeks his own (selfish) desire. He objects to sound wisdom.
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Cross References
Numbers 24:15-16
He began his discourse by saying: 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 does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of the scornful mockers.
Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man conceals knowledge. The heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
Proverbs 1:7
Respect for Jehovah (YHWH) is the beginning of knowledge (truth) (understanding) (wisdom). Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man acts with knowledge. A fool displays his folly.
Proverbs 17:16
Is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom? He has no sense!
Ecclesiastes 10:3
When he who is a fool walks along the path, his wisdom fails him, and he says to every one that he is a fool.
Matthew 8:34
Everyone in the city came out to meet Jesus. They begged him to go away from their country.
1 Corinthians 8:1
Concerning things offered to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
1 Corinthians 14:12
As much as you are zealous for spiritual gifts, strive to build-up (increase) the enlightenment (understanding) of the congregation.
2 Peter 2:15-19
They went astray, forsaking the right way. They followed the way of Balaam, the son of Beor, who loved the wages of wrongdoing.
Proverbs 1:22
How long, you simple (stupid) (foolish) ones, will you love simplicity (foolishness) (stupidity)? The scoffers delight in scoffing. Fools hate knowledge!
Philippians 1:15
Some preach Christ from envy and strife and some from good will.