New American Standard Bible 1995
Proverbs 18:2
Proverbs 18:2 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
- New International Version (NIV)Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.
- English Standard Version (ESV)A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
- New King James Version (NKJV)A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart.
Context of Proverbs 18:2
1He who separates himself seeks his own desire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom. A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind. 3When a wicked man comes, contempt also comes, And with dishonor comes scorn. 4The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
Read all of Proverbs 18Proverbs 18:2 word by word
לֹֽא־יַחְפֹּ֣ץ כְּ֭סִיל בִּתְבוּנָ֑ה כִּ֝֗י אִֽם־בְּהִתְגַּלּ֥וֹת לִבּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 18:2
- Proverbs 1:7The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
- Proverbs 17:16Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, When he has no sense?
- Psalms 1:1How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers!
- Matthew 8:34And behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus; and when they saw Him, they implored Him to leave their region.
- 1 Corinthians 8:1Now concerning things sacrificed to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge makes arrogant, but love edifies.
- Numbers 24:15He took up his discourse and said, “The oracle of Balaam the son of Beor, And the oracle of the man whose eye is opened,
- 1 Corinthians 14:12So also you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek to abound for the edification of the church.
- Philippians 1:15Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will;
- 2 Peter 2:15forsaking the right way, they have gone astray, having followed the way of Balaam, the son of Beor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;
Commentaries on Proverbs 18:2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2But that his heart may discover itself - It is a fact that most vain and foolish people are never satisfied in company, but in showing their own nonsense and emptiness. But this verse may be understood as confirming the view already given of the preceding, and may be translated thus: "But a fool doth not delight in understanding, though it should even manifest itself:" so I understand בהתגלות אם כי ki im behithgalloth . The separated person seeks…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2Another form of egotism. In “understanding,” i. e., self-knowledge, the “fool” finds no pleasure; but self-assertion, talking about himself and his own opinions, is his highest joy.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 2Verse 2 Those make nothing to purpose, of learning or religion, whose only design is to have something to make a show with.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. that his heart ... itself--that is, takes pleasure in revealing his folly (Pr 12:23; 15:2).Read the comment
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Notes
- 1. Proverbs 18:2 Prov 12:23; 13:16; Eccl 10:3 ↩
- 2. Proverbs 18:2 Lit heart ↩
Commentaries on Proverbs 18
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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